CHARLIE LINDGREN NEWS

First off Saturday Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. indicating he will defend the road net Saturday against the Blues.

Impact Lindgren is coming off an 18-save performance in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Capitals. He has earned a 9-4-3 record this campaign with two shutouts, a 2.22 GAA and a .927 save percentage over 18 games played. The Blues rank 26th in the league this season with 2.79 goals per contest.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Difference maker again Lindgren made 17 saves in a 5-2 win over the Blues on Thursday.

Impact Lindgren was the difference maker for the Caps on five penalty kills -- he didn't allow a goal. In fact the only two goals he allowed were both deflections which are almost impossible to stop. Lindgren continues to play strong hockey for the Caps. He has allowed two or fewer goals in six straight starts, and his save percentage this season is an excellent .927.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Lindgren will get the home start versus St. Louis on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Lindgren has been strong in his last five appearances, going 2-1-1 while allowing only seven goals on 117 shots. Lindgren is 8-4-3 with a 2.24 GAA and a .929 save percentage this season. He is on pace to set a career high in games played, as his 31 appearances last season looks to be within reach. Lindgren will face the Blues, who are averaging 29.9 shots per game this season.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gets little help in loss Lindgren made 29 saves in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Starting for the second straight day in a home-and-home set against the Blueshirts, Lindgren once again held a dangerous New York offense to only two goals, but unlike Saturday he didn't get enough offensive support to record a win. The fact that the 30-year-old immediately started two straight games after returning from an upper-body injury is a strong sign the Capitals view him as their No. 1 netminder, ahead of the struggling Darcy Kuemper.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 14 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Between the pipes Sunday Lindgren will get the road start Sunday against the Rangers, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Lindgren will get back-to-back matinee appearances after stopping 25 of 27 shots faced during Saturday's 3-2 win against the Rangers. The 30-year-old has been the more consistent of the Capitals two netminders and getting the call on back-to-back games indicates Lindgren will continue to have a significant role moving forward. Darcy Kuemper might be at the top of the depth chart, but Lindgren's stellar play (2.25 GAA, .928 save percentage) has turned Washington into a legitimate timeshare between the pipes.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win in return Lindgren stopped 25 shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Rangers.

Impact The 30-year-old netminder looked sharp in his return from an upper body injury that had sidelined him since Dec. 29, and Adam Fox was the only New York player to get a puck past him. Lindgren had moved into the top spot on the Caps' depth chart prior to his injury, posting a 2.27 GAA and .921 save percentage over seven outings in December before getting injury, and he'll likely regain it soon enough with Darcy Kuemper struggling badly since Christmas (4.26 GAA and .870 save percentage over his last six starts.)

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding crease Saturday Lindgren will get the home start Saturday against the Rangers, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Lindgren will get his first start since exiting early in the first period of a 5-1 loss to the Islanders on Dec. 29. The 30-year-old has been invaluable to the Capitals this season, posting a 2.27 GAA and .928 save percentage behind a 7-3-5 record in 15 starts this season. Darcy Kuemper is atop the depth chart, but Lindgren has been a reliable backstop thus far in the 2023-24 campaign and should continue to get his fair share of starts so fantasy managers should consider scooping him back up if he's available.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from IR Lindgren (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Hunter Shepard was returned to AHL Hershey. Lindgren will be available for Thursday's contest against Seattle following a five-game absence, though Washington hasn't announced a starter yet for the matchup. Lindgren has a 7-3-3 record this season with a 2.27 GAA and a .928 save percentage over 15 appearances.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Close to returning Lindgren (upper body) could be ready to play as soon as Thursday against the Kraken, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact It sounds like as long as Lindgren doesn't suffer a setback in practice leading up to Thursday's contest, he should be an option versus Seattle. Lindgren, who's missed the last five games with his upper-body injury, has gone 7-3-3 while posting an admirable 2.27 GAA and .928 save percentage this year.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Lindgren (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Lindgren was injured last Friday, so this move is presumably retroactive to that date. If that's the case, the 30-year-old goaltender will be eligible to play Sunday versus LA. He's 7-3-3 with a 2.27 GAA and a .928 save percentage in 15 outings in 2023-24.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out for next two games Lindgren (upper body) will sit out Tuesday's contest against Pittsburgh and Wednesday's game versus New Jersey, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Lindgren hasn't been ruled out yet for Friday's matchup against Carolina. He didn't practice Monday after missing Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to Nashville. Lindgren, who was injured in Friday's 5-1 defeat versus the Islanders, has posted a 7-3-3 record this season with a 2.27 GAA and a .928 save percentage through 15 appearances. During his absence, Darcy Kuemper and Hunter Shepard will handle the goaltending duties.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Lindgren (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday against Nashville, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Lindgren will miss at least one game after getting injured early in the first period of Friday's 5-1 loss to the Islanders. Hunter Shepard, who was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday, will start versus Predators.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits Friday's contest Lindgren (undisclosed) left Friday's start against the Islanders with an injury.

Impact Lindgren looked shaken up in the first period and was eventually replaced by Darcy Kuemper. Before his exit, Lindgren stopped all three shots he faced. An update on his status should be available before Saturday's tilt with Nashville.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, Lindgren will defend the visiting crease against the Islanders on Friday.

Impact Lindgren is off to a great start as he is 7-3-3 with a 2.29 GAA and a .928 save percentage. He is battling Darcy Kuemper for the No. 1 job in Washington and has outplayed him thus far this season. The Islanders are averaging 29.8 shots on goal per contest, 23rd in the NHL.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in light night Lindgren made 19 saves in a 2-1 shootout loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Impact The only puck that got past him came from Luke Glendening, who deflected Victor Hedman's point shot in the first period. Lindgren needed to be sharp throughout and stoned Nick Paul with 1:52 left in the third after the forward got behind the defense. He's 2-1-2 in his last five starts with just nine goals allowed. Remarkably, 20 shots against is the lowest tally Lindgren has faced all season. He's more likely to see 35 shots than 20.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to start Saturday Per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network, Lindgren is expected to patrol the home crease versus Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Impact Lindgren picked up the starting assignment Thursday in Columbus and was great, stopping 34 shots in a 3-2 overtime win. The victory boosted his record to 7-3-2 with a 2.40 GAA and .927 save percentage as he has outplayed Darcy Kuemper this season. The Lightning are tied for ninth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.41 goals per game.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hangs on for OT win Lindgren stopped 34 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact The 30-year-old netminder twice let one-goal leads slip through his fingers, but Lindgren still got the victory thanks to an Alex Ovechkin winner. Lindgren continues to play well overall, and through six appearances in December he's gone 2-1-2 with a 2.52 GAA and .918 save percentage. With Darcy Kuemper also putting together a good month, the Capitals will likely continue splitting the workload in the crease between the two goalies.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Thursday Lindgren is set to start in Thursday's road game against Columbus, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Darcy Kuemper is expected to play between the pipes at home Wednesday versus the Islanders, which sets the stage for Lindgren's anticipated appearance Thursday. Lindgren has a 6-3-2 record, 2.45 GAA and .925 save percentage in 12 outings this year. He's 0-1-1 over his last two starts while allowing six goals on 55 shots (.891 save percentage). The Blue Jackets rank 15th offensively this year with 3.18 goals per game.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sloppy team play hurts Lindgren made 20 saves Saturday in a 3-1 loss to Nashville.

Impact Lindgren is having a strong season, but he can't make miracles happen every night when his team plays a sloppy game in front of him. He's 6-3-2 with a 2.45 GAA and .925 save percentage this season, but he's 1-1-2 with 10 goals allowed in his last four games. Fingers crossed the glass slipper hasn't slipped already.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start in Nashville Lindgren will get the road start Saturday against the Predators, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Lindgren will make a second straight start after falling to Philadelphia in a shootout Thursday. The 29-year-old netminder is 6-2-2 with a .929 save percentage and 2.39 GAA this season. Lindgren will face a Nashville team averaging 3.17 goals per game.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Philly in shootout Lindgren stopped 29 of 32 shots in regulation and overtime and one of three shootout attempts in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Flyers.

Impact It wasn't the sharpest performance from the 29-year-old netminder, who has been inconsistent lately -- Lindgren shut out the Rangers in his last start but has coughed up 10 goals on 92 shots (.891 save percentage) in his other three most recent appearances. Darcy Kuemper is also struggling to find his form, so the duo could remain in a timeshare until one of them heats up.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Philadelphia Per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, indicating he'll guard the road goal against the Flyers on Thursday.

Impact Lindgren was fantastic in his last start Saturday against the Rangers, stopping all 31 shots he faced en route to a 4-0 victory and his second shutout of the season. The 29-year-old goaltender will try to secure his seventh win of the year in a home matchup with a Flyers team that's 9-4-2 on the road this season.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In record book with shutout Lindgren made 31 saves in a 4-0 win over the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Lindgren's second shutout of the season came against his younger brother Ryan Lindgren and the Rangers. Charlie became the fourth goalie in NHL history to record a shutout against his brother. He has been exceptional this season, earning a 6-2-1 record in nine starts with a 2.34 GAA and a .931 save percentage.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Rangers Lindgren will be between the home pipes versus the Rangers on Saturday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Lindgren has provided the Capitals with solid backup goaltending, as he is 5-2-1 with a 2.61 GAA and .924 save percentage this season. Lindgren's brother Ryan is a defenseman for the Rangers and the two will face each other for the first time in their NHL careers. The Rangers are averaging 30.1 shots on net per game this season, 19th in the league.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE