Charlie Lindgren — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Charlie Lindgren is an NHL goaltender for the Washington Capitals.
Player Overview
Undrafted veteran Charlie Lindgren has carved out a decade-long NHL career, appearing in 170 games with an 82-61 record and 10 shutouts. His career save percentage stands at .902, with a career GSAx of 10.0, peaking with a 20.6 GAR in the 2023-24 season.
Now 32, Lindgren is experiencing a challenging season, reflected in his current 3.52 goals-against average and .879 save percentage across 21 appearances. With a 9-8 record and a GSAx of -7.3, his overall GAR for the current season sits at -3.7, indicating a significant downturn from his previous form.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 9-8-3 | 87.9% | 3.52 | -7.3 | 1 | -3.7 | -0.67 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Charlie Lindgren ranks in the 16th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 87.9% | 3.52 | -7.3 | -3.7 |
| 2024-25 | 39 | 20 | 14 | 89.5% | 2.73 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| 2023-24 | 50 | 25 | 16 | 91.1% | 2.67 | 12.0 | 20.6 |
| 2022-23 | 31 | 13 | 11 | 89.9% | 3.05 | -3.9 | 1.2 |
| 2021-22 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 95.8% | 1.22 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 88.8% | 3.33 | -2.4 | -1.4 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 89.8% | 4.62 | -0.4 | -0.1 |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 90.8% | 3.03 | 1.4 | 4.1 |
| 2016-17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 94.9% | 1.48 | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 92.9% | 2.00 | 1.0 | 1.1 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Charlie Lindgren has been worth -3.7 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 16th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -7.3 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 87.9% save percentage.
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.6 in 2023-24.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlie Lindgren's GAR this season?
Charlie Lindgren has been worth -3.7 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players.
What is Charlie Lindgren's WAR this season?
Charlie Lindgren has been worth about -0.7 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 16th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is Charlie Lindgren's GSAx this season?
Charlie Lindgren has saved -7.3 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Charlie Lindgren's goalie stats this season?
Charlie Lindgren has a 87.9% save percentage and a 3.52 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is Charlie Lindgren a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Charlie Lindgren grades below average this season with -3.7 GAR, in the 16th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is Charlie Lindgren's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Charlie Lindgren has accumulated 38.6 career GAR.