The Washington Capitals have locked up the second part of their goalie tandem. News emerged on Monday morning that the Capitals have gotten Charlie Lindgren signed to a new deal. This pact is a three-year deal worth a total of $9 million. Lindgren’s deal has an average cap hit of $3 million per season and runs until the end of the 2027-28 season. Washington may have signed one goalie already. However, they nail down both parts of the duo with this move.
Capitals announce they’ve signed goalie Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9 million contract extension.He was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.
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Washington Capitals Gets Charlie Lindgren Signed to New Deal
Lindgren has played for the Montreal Canadiens, St Louis Blues and the Capitals across his nine-year NHL career. The Lakeville, Minnesota native has a 13-10-3 mark with a 2.70 goals-against-average and a .896 save percentage. He also has a shutout this season for the Capitals.
The 31-year-old has a career mark of 66-49-16 with a 2.77 GAA and a .906 save percentage. Montreal originally signed him as an undrafted free agent after a standout career at St. Cloud State of the NCAA.
He’s also represented his native country on the international level. Lindgren was a member of the Team USA squad at the 2024 IIHF World Championships. The Americans finished fifth in that tournament and Lindgren amassed a 1-1 record with a 2.03 GAA.
He is also the brother of the Ryan Lindgren, who was recently acquired by the Colorado Avalanche. It’s been a busy weekend for both brothers. However, this is a signing and not a trade.
What It Means
The Capitals have shored up their goalie situation it seems. Some were wondering what Lindgren’s future would be with Logan Thompson signing a deal. However, it seems that general manager Chris Patrick is going with a two-headed monster.
Thompson may be getting the bulk of starts as of late. However, Lindgren has more than earned his keep as a steady backup. Lindgren may seemingly be the backup, but he can step up if Thompson does get hurt or needs a break.
Washington has been playing well this season and goaltending his been a big part of that. Lindgren seems to be part of the plan for the near future.
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