The Washington Capitals have shored up their goaltending tandem for the next few seasons by signing Charlie Lindgren to a three-year extension worth $9 million. General manager Chris Patrick announced the move Monday,
The Washington Capitals came away with a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, and for goaltender Charlie Lindgren, there was some extra motivation due to the recent trade of his brother,
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) scores goal against Charlie Lindgren (WSH) to make it 5 - 2. Link copied; Video Link Copied
Ovechkin pulled nine goals from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored for Washington. Charlie Lindgren had 15 saves as the Capitals got their second straight win. Artemi Panarin and Sam Carrick scored for the Rangers,
Lindgren made 15 saves in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers. The veteran netminder didn't face more than seven shots in any period, but the Rangers still took a 2-1 lead into the third period before Alex Ovechkin tied things up and Tom Wilson potted the OT winner.
The Rangers were unable to take advantage of four power plays but snagged a point in an overtime loss to Washington.
Alex Ovechkin pulls within 10 goals of breaking the most hallowed record in hockey and Tom Wilson scores in OT to lift the Capitals over the Rangers.
Alex Ovechkin got his 885th career goal to tie it midway through the third period, Tom Wilson scored 4:07 into overtime and the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2.