Goalie Logan Thompsons Mishap Leads to Comical Goal in Capitals vs. Panthers Game

As we speak, a regular-season NHL game is underway in Washington, where the Washington Capitals are facing off against the Florida Panthers. The first period has concluded with a tie score of 3-3. The first goal for the visiting team was scored by forward **Sam Bennett**, who capitalized on a mistake made by Capitals goaltender **Logan Thompson**.

In the moment leading to the goal, Thompson failed to handle a rebound off the boards, allowing Bennett to find the back of the empty net.

“Championat” invites you to check out the video of this moment:

You can watch the video on the [official NHL website](https://www.nhl.com/video/fla-wsh-bennett-scores-goal-against-logan-thompson-6370397715112). The rights to the video are owned by NHL Enterprises, L.P.

Interestingly, on December 31, Thompson similarly allowed a goal due to a mishap in a game against the Boston Bruins (3-1).

So far this season, not counting this game, the 28-year-old Thompson has played 39 matches for the Capitals, achieving an average save rate of 91.7% per game, a goals-against average of 2.29, and recording two shutouts.