The new pads of Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson have drawn criticism for resembling the Confederate Flag

New Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson was seen at practice with his teammates in some new pads, which people felt resembled the Confederate Flag.

The Washington Capitals made a significant move by acquiring goaltender Logan Thompson from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for two third-round draft picks. Thompson was recently spotted at one of the team's practice facilities showcasing an interesting set of new pads for the upcoming season. However, the design of the pads has triggered a wave of criticism on social media, with many expressing concerns that the pattern on the pads has a striking resemblance to the controversial Confederate Flag.

Fans were completely taken aback by this and started expressing their opinions online. They were discussing how the pads were making a reference to a controversial part of America's history that they felt shouldn't be associated with the game of hockey.

The Washington Capitals' alternate jersey features a color scheme and has stars that closely resemble the design of Logan Thompson's new pads. This similarity is especially evident in this photo below of Alex Ovechkin wearing the alternate jersey, and as you can see, closely resembles the patterns and colors of the goalie pads.

It definitely does seem that Logan Thompson's pads are reminiscent of the color scheme and star design on Alex Ovechkin's alternate jersey. However, despite this, some still feel that the pads evoke memories of the Confederate Flag. It will be intriguing to see if Thompson chooses to alter the design now that this potential connection has been brought to his attention.

Logan Thompson was not drafted and signed by the Vegas Golden Knights in 2020. In his 103-game career, he has a record of 56-32-11 with a 2.67 GAA and a .912 save %.

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Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson under fire for new pads in the style of the Confederate Flag

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