PULL THEDID WASHINGTON PULL THE GOALIE TOO LATE AGAINST BOSTON?
MAR 7, 2026 · TD GARDEN · THE GAUNTLET
FINALWSH 1, BOS 3
AFTER 2WSH 1, BOS 1
REAL PULLWSH 2:18
MODELWHISTLE 12.2%
REAL ONE12.7%
GRADEGOOD CALL
SHOTSWSH 23, BOS 30
Washington pulled Thompson with 2:18 left, down one, and never got the tying goal. Boston hit the empty net with 0:24 left. The timing wasn't the problem: by the model the call at 6:06 graded GOOD CALL, 12.7% to win against a best of 12.2%. Boston won 3-1.
THE MODEL'S CALL
The call Washington faced with 6:06 left, down one, and each option's chance to win by the model.
| WIN % | CALL |
|---|---|
| 12.2 | AT THE NEXT WHISTLE BEST |
| 12.2 | WAIT UNTIL 1:30 |
| 11.4 | PULL HIM NOW |
| 12.7 | THE REAL PULL, 2:18 REAL |
THE REAL CALL
THOMPSON STAYED IN UNTIL 2:18, THEN CAME OUT ON THE FLY.
THE LAST FIVE MINUTES
| 2:18 | THOMPSON TO THE BENCH. WSH GOES 6 ON 5. |
| 0:24 | E. LINDHOLM SCORES. WSH 1, BOS 3. |
TIMEOUTS
Neither team called its timeout.
WHAT HAPPENED
THE CAPITALS SCORED NOTHING IN THE THIRD, BOSTON SCORED TWO, AND BOSTON WON 3-1.