Thompson's absence at the optional practice raised eyebrows, especially after the Caps recalled netminder Clay Stevenson, but coach Spencer Carbery assured there was "no concern for Thompson."
Bruce Cassidy emphasized the Golden Knights' struggle with their inability to seize scoring opportunities, stating, 'We moved it around. We have possession. We're just not taking the shot that's available.' He noted that their reluctance to shoot limits their ability to break down the opposition.