Caps G Charlie Lindgren signs 3-year, $9M extension

The Washington Capitals signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9 million contract extension Monday.

Lindgren, 31, is 13-10-3 with a 2.70 goals-against average, an .896 save percentage and one shutout in 27 games this season.

"Since joining our organization in 2022, Charlie has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and reliability in net with his athleticism and drive," general manager Chris Patrick said. "With both goalies under contract for the next three seasons, we expect this tandem to provide our club stability at a crucial position and push one another to compete and play at a high level."

Lindgren is 51-37-13 with a 2.78 GAA, a .904 save percentage and seven shutouts in 108 games since signing with the Capitals as a free agent on July 13, 2022.

He is 66-49-15 with a 2.77 GAA, a .906 save percentage and nine shutouts in 137 career games with the Montreal Canadiens (2016-20), St. Louis Blues (2021) and Washington.

Lindgren shares goaltending duties in Washington with Logan Thompson, 27, who is 25-4-5 with a 2.27 GAA, a .919 save percentage and two shutouts in 34 games this season.

--Field Level Media