VANCOUVER — When Logan Thompson walked into the Washington Capitals’ dressing room at Rogers Arena on Monday, the goaltender was met with shouts of celebration, cheers and hugs from his teammates. While the Capitals were on the ice for practice, news of Thompson’s impending six-year contract extension leaked out, and he happily confirmed it to his teammates when they got off the ice.

The Capitals signed Thompson, 27, to a six-year extension worth $35.1 million, for an average annual value of $5.85 million. It’s a significant raise for Thompson, who is in the last season of a two-year, NHL-minimum deal he signed with the Vegas Golden Knights. His current salary cap hit is just $766,667.

“We are pleased to sign Logan to a multiyear contract,” Capitals general manager Chris Patrick said in a statement. “Logan has demonstrated that he is one of the top goaltenders in the NHL this season and since he joined the League. With his size and exceptional athleticism, we are confident that this signing will enhance one of the most critical positions on our team, especially as he enters the prime years of his career.”

Thompson has been a rock in net for Washington this season, with a record of 22-2-3, a save percentage of .925 and a goals against average of 2.09. He posted back-to-back shutouts this month, blanking the Anaheim Ducks and the Ottawa Senators.

“We got it done pretty quick and finalized it this morning,” Thompson said. “Really happy to be here for many more years to come. I’ve loved my time here and just thankful for the opportunity that the Capitals gave me.”

Thompson joined the Capitals via trade from Vegas over the summer, with Washington sending the Golden Knights two third-round draft picks in exchange. The Capitals needed another netminder after trading away Darcy Kuemper in the deal for Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Thompson was seeking a fresh start after four seasons with the Golden Knights.

Washington was familiar with Thompson, who played his first full professional season with the organization’s ECHL team, the South Carolina Stingrays, in 2019-20. He then signed with Vegas but maintained a relationship with Capitals goaltending coach Scott Murray, and the reunion has worked out for both Thompson and Washington.

“Obviously, I knew it was a big risk, leaving Vegas and what they had going on over there,” Thompson said. “But I just wanted a different opportunity. Didn’t really know where I was going to end up and couldn’t be more happy that I ended up in this organization. Just really thankful for my time here.”

Added Capitals coach Spencer Carbery: “Really happy for him and proud of him and what he’s done this year, the impression he’s made on the organization and how well he’s played. Anytime inside of the team sport, team setting, that an individual is able to accomplish what he’s done and earn a contract like that for the future, it’s incredible.”

Thompson quickly endeared himself to his teammates, whom he often challenges in practice. He battles hard, then leaves the ice lamenting in jest, complaining that his fellow Capitals tried too hard to score on him. He is gregarious and wry; it can be rare to find his corner of the dressing room devoid of a smile or a laugh.

His teammates’ happiness for Thompson was evident as the news of his extension made its way around the room.

“That’s the best part, or one of the best parts, of having team success,” Carbery said. “All the guys on this team have laid it on the line for Logan, and he obviously appreciates that. They appreciate what he’s done and the way that he’s played to help us win hockey games. … It creates an attachment, as a team, to individuals. When you earn long-term deals like this, guys are happy for one another because they see the fruits of their labor pay off.”

Thompson’s goaltending partner, Charlie Lindgren, is also in the final year of his contract. The tandem has been successful for the Capitals this season, and Washington’s management was wary about how signing one goaltender — and not the other — in the middle of the season could impact their dynamic. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said on his “32 Thoughts” podcast Monday that he believes the Capitals are in discussion with Lindgren as well.

But Thompson’s strong season meant his asking price would probably only increase if Washington waited to get a deal done, and the Capitals now have him locked up for years to come.

“I’m just having a lot of fun and not thinking. Just going out there and playing,” Thompson said.

“It’s kind of been my new mindset this year, and it’s been a lot of fun. I’m enjoying every minute of it.”