Coach Jon Cooper of the Canadian Olympic hockey team faces a decision regarding his goaltending lineup ahead of their upcoming match against Switzerland. All three goalkeepers—Jordan Binnington, Logan Thompson, and Darcy Kuemper—participated in a pre-game skate, signaling ongoing deliberations about who will start.
Thompson Leads Goalie Skate Before Canada vs. Switzerland Match
During Friday’s session, goaltending consultant David Alexander worked with the goalies, who were the only athletes on the ice. Thompson was the first to arrive and the first to leave, which may indicate he is the frontrunner for his Olympic debut.
Performance and Expectations
Cooper had earlier mentioned plans to rotate goaltenders during the tournament’s initial games. After Binnington’s impressive performance against Czechia, where he achieved a 26-save shutout, attention turns to either Thompson or Kuemper for the next match.
- Jordan Binnington: 8-17-6 record, .864 save percentage, 3.65 GAA (St. Louis Blues)
- Logan Thompson: 19-16-4 record, .912 save percentage, 2.45 GAA (Washington Capitals)
- Darcy Kuemper: 14-11-9 record, .900 save percentage, 2.59 GAA (Los Angeles Kings)
Injury News
Additionally, the team may need to adjust its roster. Defender Josh Morrissey left the previous game due to injury and his current status is uncertain. This situation may allow Travis Sanheim to take his place. Seth Jarvis also appears poised for entry into the lineup, potentially replacing Sam Bennett, who has had limited ice time.
Upcoming Matches
Following their match against Switzerland, Canada will conclude its preliminary round against France on Sunday. Fans can catch all the action live on TSN at 3 PM ET/Noon PT.
As the team strategizes for their matchup, the goaltending position remains a critical focus. With Thompson’s strong statistics, he may very well seize the opportunity in the upcoming game.
