The Washington Capitals celebrated a remarkable shutout victory over the New York Rangers, propelled by the impressive performance of goaltender Charlie Lindgren. This match marked Lindgren’s 10th career shutout in the NHL, solidifying his reputation as a formidable presence in the crease.
Lindgren’s Stellar Performance
Lindgren recorded a total of 35 saves, a breakdown of which included:
- 13 saves in the first period
- 13 saves in the second period
- 9 saves in the third period
His exceptional play was crucial in maintaining the Capitals’ lead throughout the game. The lone goal of the match came from Anthony Beauvillier in the second period, giving Washington a 1-0 advantage.
Game Highlights
The key moments unfolded as Beauvillier redirected a pass from Alex Ovechkin into the net at 13:47 of the second period. Ovechkin skillfully maneuvered the puck above the left face-off circle before sending a shot-pass to Beauvillier, who was positioned behind the net.
Lindgren’s standout moments included a highlight save against Mika Zibanejad during the second period. He executed a dramatic glove save on Zibanejad’s one-timer during a 2-on-1 rush. Additionally, with just over a minute left in the game, he squared up against Will Cuylle’s shot while the Rangers had an extra skater on the ice.
Capitals’ Recent Games
The Capitals improved their record to 2-1-0, having recently defeated the New York Islanders 4-2 at UBS Arena just days prior. This victory follows a challenging season opener, where they fell to the Boston Bruins at home, 3-1.
Rangers Struggle Continues
On the other side, the Rangers had a disappointing outing, as this was their second consecutive shutout loss at home. Jonathan Quick made his season debut, saving 20 shots but couldn’t prevent the loss.
Despite their struggles, the Rangers had previously shown strength on the road, netting a total of 10 combined goals in wins against the Buffalo Sabres and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Lindgren vs. Rangers
With this performance, Lindgren improved his career record against the Rangers to 4-1-0, featuring two shutouts and a remarkable .957 save percentage across five encounters. This capability underscores his readiness and resilience in high-pressure situations.
The Capitals will look to continue their winning momentum as the season progresses, while the Rangers seek to bounce back and improve their performance in the upcoming games.
