Charlie
Lindgren
G · WSH · Very poor
- PAL
- 12
- WAR
- -0.6
- Value
- 12
- SV%
- .879
2025-26№ 77 / 98
Charlie Lindgren (Washington Capitals) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Charlie Lindgren
HEIGHT : 188 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · CATCHES : R
Born : December 17, 1993 · Lakeville, United States
Contract : $3,000,000 · 2025-26 → 2027-28 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $2,000,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Washington Capitals | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3.08 | .881 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Washington Capitals | 21 | 9 | 8 | 3.52 | .879 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 39 | 20 | 14 | 2.73 | .896 | 1 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 50 | 25 | 16 | 2.67 | .911 | 6 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | 31 | 13 | 11 | 3.05 | .899 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | St. Louis Blues | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1.22 | .958 | 0 |
| 2019-20 | Montréal Canadiens | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3.33 | .888 | 0 |
| 2018-19 | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.62 | .898 | 0 |
| 2017-18 | Montréal Canadiens | 14 | 4 | 8 | 3.03 | .908 | 2 |
| 2016-17 | Montréal Canadiens | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.48 | .949 | 0 |
| 2015-16 | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 | .929 | 0 |
| NHL totals | 175 | 85 | 63 | 2.88 | .902 | 10 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 1 | — | — | 9.07 | .800 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3.58 | .864 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3.73 | .861 | 0 | |
Charlie Lindgren: our analysis
2025-26 season: 21 GP, 9 W, 8 L, .879 SV%, 3.52 GAA, 1 SO. WAR -0.6 (77th of 98) · PAL 12, very poor.
In 2025-26, Charlie Lindgren, 32, posts a PAL Rating of 12 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.6 ranks 77th among 98 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
On the other hand, consistency (9, among the weakest in the league) and workload (13, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
GSAx: -6.9 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 45 in 2024-25, against 12 now; his WAR went from 1.8 to -0.6.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 12 (very poor return) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Charlie Lindgren's story
Growing up in Lakeville, Minnesota, Charlie Lindgren moved up the North American ladder via the USHL, where time with the Sioux Falls Stampede set the stage for his college career. He enrolled at St. Cloud State in 2013 and spent three seasons with the Huskies, collecting conference honours that highlighted his development between the pipes.
Lindgren left St. Cloud State a year early and signed his first NHL contract with the Montreal Canadiens on 30 March 2016, a two-year two-way deal. He made his NHL debut at the close of that season on 7 April 2016, stepping into goal for Montreal in a 4-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.
During his stint in Montreal he produced several key moments: a first career shutout came on 5 November 2017 in a 2-0 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, a game in which he stopped 38 shots, and the club rewarded him with a three-year extension on 13 February 2018. As a free agent in July 2021 he signed a one-year, two-way pact with the St. Louis Blues and began the 2021–22 campaign assigned to the Springfield Thunderbirds in the AHL. He was recalled and, after entering late in a tied game on 7 December 2021, was credited with the win in a 4-3 overtime victory against the Florida Panthers.
On 13 July 2022 Lindgren agreed to a three-year contract with the Washington Capitals. He recorded his first shutout for Washington on 14 November 2023, a 3-0 blanking of the Vegas Golden Knights with 35 saves. Later that season his play improved to the point that he overtook Darcy Kuemper as the starter and helped guide the team into the playoffs by winning the final three regular-season games, posting a .962 save percentage in those outings. On 3 March 2025 he signed a three-year, $9 million extension to remain with the Capitals through 2027–28.
In goal Lindgren is defined by steady positioning and situational calm. Rather than relying on flair, he builds saves through angles and quick reaction; that pragmatic style has allowed him to adapt from college to the AHL and to multiple NHL clubs. His younger brother, Ryan, is a defenseman with the Seattle Kraken.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 4
- Shots against
- 118
- Saves
- 104
- %ARR / SV%
- 88.1 %
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Trend
Trend
Slight decline
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: -0.21 in 22-23, -0.75 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 45 → 12
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 32: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
-0.6
wins above replacement
77 of 98
PAL Rating
12/ 100
Performance · Very poor
63 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
12/ 100
Very poor return
3.00 M$ · expected PAL 51
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- Efficiency
- 22
- Impact
- 28
- High danger
- 22
- Consistency
- 9
- Workload
- 13
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | -0.6 | 12 | 12 | 3.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 1.8 | 45 | 49 | 1.10 M$ |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 4.0 | 88 | 93 | 1.10 M$ |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 0.5 | 35 | 31 | 1.10 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.6
wins above replacement
-2.3 to 1.9 — 90% interval
77 of 98 goalies
-2.9 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- -6.9
- Average → replacement
- +4.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 21 | -0.6 | -2.3 to 1.9 | 77/98 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 37 | 1.8 | -1.2 to 4.5 | 28/99 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 50 | 4.0 | 1.4 to 8.1 | 8/98 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 31 | 0.5 | -2.4 to 2.3 | 49/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .88137th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .81862nd percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 25.0 %15th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.9592nd percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.8880th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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TBLCharlie Lindgren: frequently asked questions
What is Charlie Lindgren's record in 2026-27?
Charlie Lindgren has 3 wins in 5 games in 2026-27, with a .881 save percentage and a 3.08 goals-against average.
How old is Charlie Lindgren?
Charlie Lindgren is 32 years old: he was born on December 18, 1993.
How tall is Charlie Lindgren, and how much does he weigh?
Charlie Lindgren is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Charlie Lindgren from?
United States: Charlie Lindgren was born in Lakeville, Minnesota, United States.
What team does Charlie Lindgren play for?
Charlie Lindgren plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL, at G, wearing number 79.
Is Charlie Lindgren injured?
No: Charlie Lindgren is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Charlie Lindgren?
Charlie Lindgren produced -0.6 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 77th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 12 out of 100: very poor for his position.
How much does Charlie Lindgren make?
Charlie Lindgren earns $3.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 12 out of 100 (very poor return): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Charlie Lindgren's contract end?
Charlie Lindgren's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Charlie Lindgren overpaid?
Yes, his output falls short of what his salary should buy. His Value rating is 12 out of 100 (very poor return), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Charlie Lindgren a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 77th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Charlie Lindgren getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 45 in 2024-25 to 12 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Charlie Lindgren's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Charlie Lindgren has 175 games, 85 wins and 10 shutouts. His best season: 2023-24, with 25 wins.
How does Charlie Lindgren perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Charlie Lindgren has 5 games and 0 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Charlie Lindgren?
Vitek Vanecek: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Vitek Vanecek's page →Does Charlie Lindgren have siblings?
Yes: his younger brother Ryan (defenseman for the Seattle Kraken).
What is Charlie Lindgren's nationality?
Charlie Lindgren is American.
Where did Charlie Lindgren play before turning pro?
Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) 2012–13; St. Cloud State (NCAA) 2013–16.
See also: his Washington Capitals teammates
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