RALEIGH, N.C. -- Goalie Logan Thompson left the Washington Capitals' 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night with what the team said was an upper-body injury.
Charlie Lindgren took over in net to start the second period, and Thompson was not where the extra goaltender usually sits rinkside at Carolina's arena.
Thompson gave up three goals on 12 shots in the first period. It was not clear when or how he was injured.
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said Thompson would be reevaluated when the team returned to Washington.
The 28-year-old Thompson might be among the finalists for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender after winning 31 of his first 42 appearances in his first season with Washington. He was rewarded with a six-year, $35.1 million contract extension signed in late January.
Lindgren had also played Tuesday night when the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals won at Boston.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.