Capitals use Alex Ovechkin goal against Logan Thompson in schedule release video — and he noticed

The Washington Capitals recently released their 2026-27 season schedule with a promotional video that caught the attention of their own goaltender, Logan Thompson. The video featured Alex Ovechkin scoring goals against every team in the league. When it came time to highlight the Vegas Golden Knights, the organization included a clip from April 2022 where Ovechkin scored against a then-rookie Logan Thompson.

Thompson, who is a well-known admirer of his teammate, was quick to notice his appearance in the clip. He responded to the team on social media with an upside-down smiley face, acknowledging the awkward but humorous inclusion of himself in a highlight reel featuring his current captain.

The specific goal mentioned in the video came during a game where Ovechkin reached a major milestone. By scoring his 779th and 780th career goals, he secured his ninth 50-goal season. This performance tied him with hockey legends Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy for the most 50-goal seasons in league history. Thompson holds the distinction of being the 160th goaltender beaten by Ovechkin in his career.

Despite the goals allowed, Thompson managed to secure the victory in that 2022 matchup. His Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Capitals 4-3 in overtime. The connection between the two players has remained strong since Thompson joined Washington, turning a past defeat into a lighthearted team moment as they prepare for the upcoming season.