Team Canada’s Logan Thompson decision sparks debate after Binnington’s 26-save shutout
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Daniel Lucente
Feb 13, 2026 (2:32 PM)
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Logan Thompson starting for Team Canada vs Switzerland at Milano Cortina 2026 feels wild after Jordan Binnington’s shutout.
Thursday, Jordan Binnington slammed the door in Canada’s opener. He stopped 26 shots in a 5-0 shutout and looked totally in control.
That is why today’s switch hits so hard. In a short tournament, you usually ride the hot hand, at least once more.
Instead, Canada turns to Logan Thompson. It is the kind of move that makes fans blink twice.
The first hint came through this post, and it spread fast.
If you want the calm explanation, it is schedule management. Canada is playing back to back, and coaches hate burning a goalie early.
If you want the emotional one, it still feels like Binnington earned the net. A shutout is the loudest possible argument.
Logan Thompson adds pressure for Team Canada
You can already feel the group chat mood, excited about Thompson’s ceiling but annoyed that Binnington doesn’t get rewarded.
Thompson brings his own case. He has started 39 games this season, posting a 19-16-4 record with a 2.45 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage.
Switzerland is no soft landing, either. They opened with a 4-0 win over France, and they can turn games into low-event grinds.
That makes this start even more interesting. Canada is betting Thompson can stay patient while the skaters find their legs again.
It also keeps Binnington fresh for France on Sunday, and for the knockout round. That part makes sense, even if it still feels weird.
Now it is on Thompson to make the debate quiet. One clean win, and the crease conversation flips overnight.
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FEVRIER 13|139 ANSWERS Team Canada’s Logan Thompson decision sparks debate after Binnington’s 26-save shutout Should Logan Thompson have started Canada vs Switzerland after Jordan Binnington’s shutout? | ||
| Yes | 100 | 71.9 % |
| No | 39 | 28.1 % |
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