The Capitals and Thompson are thrilled with the new deal, but Washington just made a critical mistake. The extension of Thompson, like so many long-term contracts signed by NHL go

Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has agreed to a six-year contract extension with an average annual value of $5.85 million.

The Washington Capitals have re-signed goaltender Logan Thompson to a six-year, $35.1million contract extension, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Thompson’s contract will carry an average annual value of $5.85 million.