Thompson stopped 29 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over New Jersey.
The 29-year-old stood on his head in the third period to protect a 4-1 lead, allowing only a late power-play goal as the Devils out-shot the Caps 17-5 in the final frame. Thompson sports a 4-2-0 record through his first six starts of the season with a 2.69 GAA and .910 save percentage as Washington's No. 1 netminder.