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Charlie Lindgren Stops 30 as Capitals Edge Kings 2-1 in Planned Start

The spot start offered a timely reset without changing Washington’s goaltending hierarchy.

Nov 17, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) squirts his face with water during a timeout against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Lindgren turned aside 30 of 31 shots to defeat Los Angeles, outdueling former Capitals teammate Darcy Kuemper in Washington’s 2-1 win.
  • Head coach Spencer Carbery said the staff targeted this matchup to reinsert Lindgren, marking his first appearance since Nov. 6.
  • The victory snapped a two-game skid for the Capitals as Lindgren allowed only a power-play goal and was flawless at even strength.
  • Players and coaches praised Lindgren’s key saves, with Nic Dowd highlighting stops that preserved the lead late.
  • Despite the performance, Logan Thompson remains the primary starter with 13 starts, and usage expectations for Lindgren are unchanged; MoneyPuck had credited him with 1.7 goals saved above expected entering the game.