In their 13th game of the season, Lindgren will start for the Capitals, continuing their even goalie rotation despite being outperformed by Logan Thompson. In six games this season (3-3-0), Lindgren has a 2.70 GAA and .896 SV% and has been in the crease for each of the Capital's losses (9-3-0). The Capitals enter the action on Friday as -177 home favorites against a Penguins club that was outmatched 5-1 by the Carolina Hurricanes last night.
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The Capitals are off to an excellent 6-2-0 start to the season and will continue their goalie rotation, turning to Lindgren between the pipes for his fifth start. Lindgren has been serviceable in the crease for the Capitals this season, albeit unspectacular, posting a 2.52 GAA and .895 SV% in four contests (2-2-0). The Capitals enter the action on Thursday as sizeable -197 home favorites against a Montreal Canadiens club with a -12 goal differential this season (4-5-1).
Lindgren allowed one goal on 18 shots in the Capitals win in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The Capitals have been alternating between Lindgren and Logan Thompson to being the season, so Lindgren will get the start Saturday in Tampa. He's 2-1-0 with a. 2.36 GAA and .905 SV% through three games.
Five games into the 2024-25 campaign, the Capitals will continue their goalie rotation and switch back to Lindgren between the pipes on Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, losers of four straight (0-3-1). The 30-year-old Lindgren struggled in his first game of the season, allowing four goals on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, but rebounded with a stellar effort in his second outing, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%), shutting the door in a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars.
The Capitals will return to Lindgren between the pipes on Thursday after the team recorded their first win in their previous outing with Logan Thompson in net. Lindgren struggled in his first contest, allowing four goals on 32 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The Capitals enter action on Thursday as +142 home underdogs against a Dallas Stars team that extended their early-season unbeaten record to 4-0-0 after a 3-2 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks.
After parting ways with Darcy Kuemper in the offseason, Lindgren has taken over the reins, with Logan Thompson, of the crease for the Washington Capitals. The 30-year-old Lindgren will start the season opener for the Capitals against a New Jersey Devils squad already playing their fourth game of the season. Lindgren had stretches of inconsistency last season but was mostly impressive, posting a 2.67 GAA, .911 SV%, and six shutouts in 50 games (25-16-7). Kuemper had only appeared in 60 total games before last season and is likely to have a heavier workload once again.
With Washington down 2-0 they will turn back to Charlie Lindgren on Friday for Game 3 at home. The 30-year-old has allowed four goals in each of the Capitals' losses to start the playoffs and will look to build off his .864 SV%. He'll attempt to slow down the New York Rangers on Friday, who finished the regular season with the leagues best record and were seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
With Washington down 2-0 they will turn back to Charlie Lindgren on Friday for Game 3 at home. The 30-year-old has allowed four goals in each of the Capitals' losses to start the playoffs and will look to build off his .864 SV%. He'll attempt to slow down the New York Rangers on Friday, who finished the regular season with the leagues best record and were seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
Lindgren allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a game 1 loss but will get the chance for redemption on Tuesday as he takes the crease for Game 2 in New York. The 30-year-old veteran netminder broke out in 2023-24 in his first season as a starter, with his 25-16-7 record, 2.67 GAA, .911 SV% and league-leading six shutouts. He will look to slow down the President Trophy winners in New York for Game 2, who finished the regular season seventh in the NHL in goals per game (3.39).
Lindgren will start yet again on Tuesday for game 82 vs. Philadelphia after securing a massive victory on Monday with a 16-save shutout over Boston. The 30-year-old veteran started the season as Washington's backup but has been crucial in their push for the playoffs with his strong 24-6-7 record, 2.71 GAA, .910 SV% and league-leading six shutouts this season. He heads to Philadelphia to take on the Flyers on Tuesday, who are also fighting for the NHL's final playoff spot and have won their last two games after dropping eight straight before that.
The Capitals will continue their battle for a playoff spot on Monday night and turn to Lindgren to tend the twine against the Boston Bruins. Lindgren has been solid lately for the Capitals, allowing three or fewer goals in five straight (2-2-1), including saving 32 of 34 shots (.941 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Capitals enter action as +139 road underdogs.
The Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak with a monumental 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday to keep them in the playoff race. Lindgren was tremendous on Tuesday, saving 42 of 43 shots (.977 SV%), losing his shutout bid on a Patrick Kane goal with one second remaining in regulation. The Capitals enter action on Thursday as +117 road underdogs against the Buffalo Sabres.
The Capitals snapped a six-game losing streak with a monumental 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday to keep them in the playoff race. Lindgren was tremendous on Tuesday, saving 42 of 43 shots (.977 SV%), losing his shutout bid on a Patrick Kane goal with one second remaining in regulation. The Capitals enter action on Thursday as +117 road underdogs against the Buffalo Sabres.
The Capitals are riding a six-game losing skid and will turn to Lindgren in a heated battle for the final Wild-Card spot in the Eastern Conference against the Detroit Red Wings. Lindgren has lost five straight (0-3-2), including allowing three goals on 21 shots (.857 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators in his last outing. The Capitals enter action as +137 road underdogs.