Tensions are running high once again as the Montreal Canadiens prepare to face off against the Washington Capitals, with an unusual twist adding fuel to the rivalry. For the second time this week, the Capitals have refused to reveal the identity of their starting goaltender, leaving fans and media alike speculating about the team’s strategy.

This ongoing uncertainty has sparked frustration among observers, most notably TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie, who hasn’t held back in criticizing Washington’s lack of transparency. With both teams gearing up for a crucial matchup, the Capitals’ playful secrecy has become a talking point, highlighting the psychological games that can play out even before the puck drops.

As the Canadiens look to maintain their focus, the question of who will be in net for Washington remains unanswered, ensuring that the intrigue and anticipation continue to build ahead of tonight’s game.

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We witnessed a peculiar situation once again today, ahead of the matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals.

It’s the same scenario that happened on Monday, as the Caps continue to refuse to publicly confirm the identity of their starting goalie.

It’s a situation that frustrates TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie, or at the very least, one that simply discourages him.

Renaud Lavoie Calls Out the “Genuine Fooling Around” by the Capitals Toward the Montreal Canadiens

Today, just like on Monday, Washington is once again “fooling around” and still refusing to name their starting goaltender for tonight.

That brings us back to what Renaud Lavoie said.

“It’s genuine fooling around,” said Lavoie during his segment on JiC’s daily show.

No Canadiens player is going to approach tonight’s game thinking:

‘Ooooh, it’s Logan Thompson tonight.’

We’re not talking about Andrei Vasilevskiy.

We’ll keep the same approach.

And if it’s Charlie Lindgren, we know him well within the Canadiens organization.”

Via TVA Sports

We completely agree with him on that.

We’ll keep you updated, but the Capitals are still playing coy.

A “genuine fooling around” by the Capitals, says Renaud Lavoie via TVA Sports.

And what do you think, will the Capitals go with Logan Thompson again?

Considering he won his last game, that’s what everyone expects, but the Caps have been known for rotating their goalies this season, so it’s something to watch.

In any case, here’s an interesting detail.. both goalies catch with their right hand!

So in that regard, it won’t make much of a difference for the Habs players.