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Charlie Lindgren News

Charlie Lindgren(Goalie)(G)|Washington Capitals WSH

Goalie Start

Lindgren will make his first career NHL start on Thursday.

Lindgren replaced Ben Scrivens as the Canadiens backup after finishing his season with St. Cloud State (NCAA). The 22-year-old went 30-9-1 with a 2.13 GAA and .925 SV% in 40 starts with the Huskies. He will make his NHL debut against a Hurricanes team that has gone 4-3-3 while averaging 2.30 goals per game in their last 10.

Source:

Renaud Lavoie 2016-04-07T11:14:52.000Z

Charlie Lindgren(Goalie)(G)|Washington Capitals WSH

Signing

The Canadiens have signed Charlie Lindgren to a two-year contract.

Lindgren, 22, just finished up his season with St. Cloud State, where he went 30-9-1 with a 2.13 GAA and .925 SV%. Ben Scrivens will be placed on waivers to clear a roster spot for Lindgren to finish the season with the Canadiens.

Source:

Montreal Canadiens 2016-03-30T10:58:04.000Z