Charlie Lindgren — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Charlie Lindgren is an NHL goaltender for the Washington Capitals.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Charlie Lindgren has appeared in 5 games with a 3-2-0 record and a 88.1% save percentage. He is at +0.2 goals saved above expected, 28th of 65 goaltenders with three or more games.
Scouting Report
Charlie Lindgren, an undrafted goaltender in his prime, provides modest play, typically serving as a backup or making spot starts. His performance often varies, as he can be inconsistent from one start to the next.
Lindgren's play is further limited by his vulnerability on high-danger chances, which can be a significant concern when facing top offensive threats.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 190 lb |
| Born | December 18, 1993 (age 32) in Lakeville, United States |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3-2-0 | 88.1% | 3.08 | 0.2 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.16 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Charlie Lindgren ranks in the 57th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Save Splits
| Even Strength | Power Play | Shorthanded | Total Saves | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 4 | 18 | 104 | 14 |
Rate & Value
| GP | W | L | OT | SV% | GAA | SO | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 88.1% | 3.08 | 0 | 0.2 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 88.1% | 3.08 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| 2025-26 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 87.9% | 3.52 | -6.1 | -2.5 |
| 2024-25 | 39 | 20 | 14 | 89.5% | 2.73 | 2.4 | 8.3 |
| 2023-24 | 50 | 25 | 16 | 91.1% | 2.67 | 11.7 | 20.3 |
| 2022-23 | 31 | 13 | 11 | 89.9% | 3.05 | -6.3 | -1.2 |
| 2021-22 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 95.8% | 1.22 | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| 2019-20 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 88.8% | 3.33 | -1.7 | -0.7 |
| 2018-19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 89.8% | 4.62 | -0.5 | -0.2 |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 90.8% | 3.03 | 1.5 | 4.3 |
| 2016-17 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 94.9% | 1.48 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 2015-16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 92.9% | 2.00 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Charlie Lindgren has been worth 0.9 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 57th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +0.2 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 88.1% save percentage.
Across 11 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 20.3 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 0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 57th percentile of NHL players.
What is Charlie Lindgren's WAR this season?
Charlie Lindgren has been worth about 0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 57th 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 +0.2 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2026-27 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Charlie Lindgren's goalie stats this season?
Charlie Lindgren has a 88.1% save percentage and a 3.08 goals-against average in the 2026-27 season.
Is Charlie Lindgren a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model Charlie Lindgren grades above average this season with 0.9 GAR, in the 57th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
How tall is Charlie Lindgren, and how much does he weigh?
Charlie Lindgren is 6'2" tall and weighs 190 lb. Born December 18, 1993 (age 32) in Lakeville, United States.
How many shots has Charlie Lindgren faced in 2026-27?
Charlie Lindgren has made 104 saves on 118 shots (a 88.1% save percentage) in 2026-27.
How many of Charlie Lindgren's saves come at even strength?
81 of Charlie Lindgren's 104 saves in 2026-27 came at even strength, with the rest on special teams.