Capitals’ Charlie Lindgren shares feelings after avenging brother’s trade

Hockey fans had just one game to pay attention to on Sunday night. And it was a rather close affair. The New York Rangers looked to follow up two dominant victories with another on home ice. On the other side, goaltender Charlie Lindgren made his season debut for the Washington Capitals. And he played with a bit of a chip on his shoulder.

Lindgren had his work cut out for him, facing 35 shots from the Rangers. However, he stood on his head, stopping all of them. The Capitals won Sunday night’s lone NHL contest by a 1-0 scoreline.

This win was a bit personal for Lindgren, as well. His brother, Ryan, was traded by the Rangers last year. He went to the Colorado Avalanche, and signed a four-year contract with the Seattle Kraken this summer. Charlie Lindgren spoke about what this win meant, given the circumstances.

“It felt good to get a win for my brother, and obviously, for the team here. My brother laid it on the line every single night for this team. He loved being a Ranger, loved the group over there. I know for a fact they’re definitely going to miss him. There’s going to be a big hole back there,” the Capitals goaltender said, via Washington Post reporter Bailey Johnson.

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