Guarding goal Tuesday ...

Thompson stopped 17 of 19 shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Red Wings.

Thompson will patrol the home crease versus Detroit on Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Thompson made 16 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Lightning on Saturday. The third goal was an empty-netter. The game was tight -- it was 1-0 Tampa Bay until the 6:08 mark of the third period.

Thompson turned aside 33 shots in regulation and overtime and all three shootout attempts he faced in Monday's 5-4 win over the Senators. The Caps grabbed a 3-0 lead early in the second period ...

The Lightning are generating 3.57 goals per game, second in the NHL this season.

Thompson has lost his last two outings, surrendering five goals on 43 shots. He has a 25-4-5 record with two shutouts, a 2.27 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 34 appearances this season. Ottawa ...

Thompson turned aside 29 of 32 shots in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Penguins. Thompson got plenty of goal support from his teammates. The 27-year-old has tied his career-high of 25 wins in just 32 ...

Thompson will guard the road net Saturday against the Penguins, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. Thompson will be back between the pipes after dropping two of his last three starts ...