Category: Charlie Lindgren
What the trade for Pierre-Luc Dubois means for the Capitals’ lineup
Charlie LindgrenWhen the Washington Capitals traded goaltender Darcy Kuemper to the Los Angeles Kings for centerman Pierre-Luc Dubois, they solved two problems at once — at least in their minds. Kuemper, an expensive unrestricted free agent signing in 2022, was outplayed by Charlie Lindgren and relegated to backup...
Read moreDubois traded to Capitals by Kings for Kuemper
Los AngelesPierre-Luc Dubois was traded to the Washington Capitals by the Los Angeles Kings for goalie Darcy Kuemper on Wednesday. The 25-year-old center had 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) in 82 regular-season games for the Kings this season and one … Continue reading → The post Dubois traded to Capitals by...
Read moreCharlie Lindgren helps eliminate Latvia from World Championship as he earns first win for Team USA
Montreal CanadiensCharlie Lindgren got his first start in the red, white, and blue of Team USA on Tuesday afternoon. The Washington Capitals’ number-one netminder backstopped the US to a 6-3 win over Latvia, eliminating the team from the tournament. Lindgren — donning his Capitals mask, pads, blocker, and glove — mad...
Read moreCharlie Lindgren arrives in Prague for first practice with Team USA at 2024 IIHF World Championship
Washington CapitalsCharlie Lindgren was officially registered with Team USA and got in his first IIHF World Championship practice on Monday morning. The Outlaw donned a black jersey as he took the crease for the first time since the Washington Capitals were ousted from the playoffs in the first round by the New York R...
Read moreEast Notes: Lindgren, Mikkola, Garand
Charlie LindgrenNotes from the East including Charlie Lindgren heading to the Worlds, Dylan Garand is back in the minors, and more.
Read moreCharlie Lindgren: 2023-24 season review
Micah Blake McCurdyThis was the season Charlie Lindgren became a star. By the Numbers Summary 50 games played .911 all-situation save percentage 138.4 expected goals by opponents, all strengths 127 actual goals by opponents, all strengths +11.4 goals saved above expected Isolated Impact by HockeyViz About this visuali...
Read moreCharlie Lindgren, Beck Malenstyn, and Connor McMichael participate in public autograph signing in Southern Maryland
Beck MalenstynPRINCE FREDERICK, MD — The Washington Capitals didn’t win the Stanley Cup, but still had a season to remember. After missing the playoffs the year before, the Capitals, under rookie head coach Spencer Carbery, weathered much of the adversity that was thrown their way and found a new identity, making...
Read moreCharlie Lindgren turns down Team USA World Championship invite for turkey hunting
Charlie LindgrenCharlie Lindgren’s priorities are absolutely in order. After having the biggest season of his hockey career with the Washington Capitals, Lindgren earned a prestigious invite to Team USA’s World Championship team but ultimately turned down the experience. “That’s something that I’m not going to go t...
Read moreCapitals may try to move Darcy Kuemper over the offseason: ‘I think they’re going to try’
New York RangersThe Washington Capitals were swept in four games by the New York Rangers and had their season ended swiftly on Sunday night. But the team didn’t have much to hang their heads about after an incredible run down the stretch to even qualify for the playoffs. The team’s MVP in 2023-24 was arguably goalt...
Read moreCharlie Lindgren’s cover of ‘Talladega’ has become the Capitals’ victory song
CapitalsARLINGTON, VA — After the Washington Capitals clinched a playoff spot in Game 82 against the Philadelphia Flyers last week, they celebrated with a rousing rendition of Eric Church’s “Talladega” in the locker room. Head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed that the tradition started midway through the sea...
Read moreHow the Lindgren Family is trying to root for Charlie and Ryan evenly in the Capitals-Rangers playoff series
RangersThe Lindgrens watched with divided loyalties Sunday afternoon as the Capitals and Rangers kicked off Game One of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Charlie Lindgren took the net for Washington in his NHL postseason debut while brother Ryan Lindgren suited up on defense for New York. While Charlie and Ryan ha...
Read moreVincent Iorio leaves Game One after hard hit into side boards by Alexis Lafrenière
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals are down another defenseman. The Capitals lost Vincent Iorio 4:50 into the second period of Game One after a hard shoulder-to-shoulder hit by New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafrenière. Iorio slammed hard into the side boards and turned the puck over. The Rangers then scored...
Read moreCapitals hesitant to reveal why ‘Talladega’ became victory song: ‘I’m going to bite my tongue’
Eric ChurchWhen the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in the final game of the regular season, the team clinched an improbable playoff spot despite sporting a minus-37 goal differential. After hugging victorious goaltender Charlie Lindgren, the pumped-up Capitals walked down the tunnel of We...
Read moreScouting the Capitals: Charlie Lindgren goaltending style report
Washington CapitalsIt’s that time of year again; when I stop by to make my annual cameo and provide deeply valuable insight […]
Read moreCharlie Lindgren says he’s giving silent treatment to brother Ryan: ‘There won’t be a lot of talking between me and him’
New York RangersARLINGTON, VA — Growing up in Minnesota, Charlie Lindgren didn’t even want to share a rink with his brother Ryan Lindgren, now a defenseman for the New York Rangers. “[Ryan is] the younger brother — so he’s four years younger than me and so I never would want to be on the ice with him,”
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