The Capitals now have both goaltenders locked up to new contracts this season with Monday morning's signing of Charlie Lindgren.
Defending crease Monday
It was his second straight loss and the first time this season he's lost consecutive outings, whether in regulation or overtime. Thompson will rebound.
It was his second straight loss, and the first time this season he's lost two in a row whether in regulation or overtime. Thompson will rebound.
The Lightning are generating 3.57 goals per game, second in the NHL this season.
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Washington Capitals re-sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to three-year, $9 million deal
Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension
Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Inks three-year deal
Lindgren's deal follows the Caps' decision to re-sign fellow backstop Logan Thompson to a six-year, $35.1 million back in January, locking up their netminding duo for the foreseeable future. While Lindgren was seeing an even share of the duties for much of the year,
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) in action during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Monday, March 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Danton Heinen (43) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
Charlie Lindgren is 31 years old and in his 10th season of professional hockey and never had a playing partner who also catches with his right hand before the Washington Capitals traded for fellow right-catching goalie Logan Thompson on June 29.
Alex Ovechkin is still scoring, but his division-leading Washington Capitals are skidding. Monday’s shootout win over the Ottawa Senators ended a three-game losing streak, but the road to the postseason doesn’t get any easier with 21 games remaining.
In addition to making trades, NHL general managers are trying to get their free agents under contract. Here's who has signed extensions.
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