Charlie Lindgren
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- Position
- Goalie
- Number
- #79
- Age
- 32
- Country
- USA
Charlie Lindgren’s 2026-27 season
Through 2 appearances and 2 starts in 2026-27, Charlie Lindgren is 1-1-0 in the NHL for the Washington Capitals. He has stopped 52 of 58 shots, a .897 save percentage, and allows 3.06 goals per 60 minutes.
He has started 2 of the Washington Capitals’ 9 games so far. His best start: 27 saves on 29 shots against the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 3.
The Washington Capitals have played 9 games and sit 11th in the Eastern Conference at 5-4-0, with 10 points.
In the crease
Lindgren dressed as the backup goaltender in the Washington Capitals’ most recent charted game (October 20).
Charlie Lindgren game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | GS | SV/SA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 | vs Los Angeles Kings | L 2–5 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 17 | vs New Jersey Devils | W 4–2 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 14 | vs Montreal Canadiens | W 5–4 | Start | 25/29 | .862 |
| Oct 13 | @ Carolina Hurricanes | L 2–4 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 11 | vs Seattle Kraken | L 3–5 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 9 | vs New York Rangers | W 3–1 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 7 | vs Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5–3 | Did not play in net | ||
| Oct 3 | @ Tampa Bay Lightning | L 1–3 | Start | 27/29 | .931 |
| Oct 2 | @ Carolina Hurricanes | W 5–2 | Did not play in net | ||
Next game
The Washington Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 24. Our model gives the Washington Capitals a 57% chance to win, overtime and shootout included, with a projected 3–2 score.
It is the first meeting of the season between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres.
Profile
Charlie Lindgren is a 32-year-old goaltender from the United States who wears number 79 for the Washington Capitals in the NHL.
Charlie Lindgren: questions and answers
- How many games has Charlie Lindgren started this season?
- 2 of the Washington Capitals’ 9 games in 2026-27, with 2 appearances in all and a 1-1-0 record.
- What is Charlie Lindgren’s save percentage this season?
- .897 in 2026-27: 52 saves on 58 shots over 2 appearances, with a 1-1-0 record and a 3.06 goals-against average.
- When does Charlie Lindgren play next?
- The Washington Capitals host the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday, October 24; our model gives the Washington Capitals a 57% chance to win.
- What position does Charlie Lindgren play?
- Charlie Lindgren is a goaltender, number 79, for the Washington Capitals, aged 32, from the United States.