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  • Falls short in Game 4
    Lindgren allowed three goals on 22 shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 4. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.

    Advice: Lindgren went 0-4 in the playoffs, ending the Capitals' postseason run in the first round. He allowed 14 goals on 103 shots during those four contests, putting a sour taste on an otherwise solid campaign that saw him post a 25-16-7 record, a 2.67 GAA and a .911 save percentage in 50 regular-season appearances. Lindgren is under contract for one more season, so he should have at least a timeshare role on lock for 2024-25. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:30 pm
     
  • Puts up two points
    Lehkonen registered a goal and an assist in the 5-1 Game 4 win over the Jets on Sunday.

    Advice: With the Avalanche peppering Connor Hellebuyck in the first period, Lehkonen was able to open the scoring for his fourth goal of the first round on the 12th shot of the game. Lehkonen added a primary power-play assist late in the second frame to give Colorado a 4-1 lead. He also had one hit, three shots on net, one blocked shot, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 18:39 of ice time. Including the regular season, Lehkonen is on a six-game point streak, scoring four goals and adding five assists over that span. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 5:49 pm
     
  • First off ahead of Game 4
    Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports, indicating he will patrol the home crease Sunday in Game 4 versus the Rangers.

    Advice: Lindgren has lost three straight outings in the postseason, surrendering 11 goals on 81 shots for an .864 save percentage. The Capitals need a victory in Game 4 to avoid being swept in the first round by the Rangers. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 7:54 am
     
  • Gets little help in Game 3 loss
    Lindgren stopped 19 shots Friday during a 3-1 loss to the Rangers in Game 3 of the Capitals' first-round series.

    Advice: John Carlson opened the scoring with a somewhat fluky goal early in the first period, but Lindgren gave up the lead less than a minute later when Chris Kreider tipped home a long-range shot, and the Rangers never looked back. The 30-year-old netminder has given up 11 goals on 81 shots through three playoff games, and while that shaky save percentage isn't entirely his fault, Lindgren's still begun the playoffs with three straight losses, leaving Washington on the brink of elimination. Rotowire.com Saturday, 8:09 am
     
  • Finds power-play helper
    Monahan notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.

    Advice: The helper was his first point in five outings. Monahan has mustered eight shots on net, four hits, three blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through three playoff games, but his line has been outmatched by the Avalanche's depth so far. Monahan's not in danger of losing his second-line spot yet, but head coach Rick Bowness may shuffle things up if the Jets come out flat in Game 4 on Sunday. Rotowire.com Friday, 11:01 pm
     
  • Nets goal Friday
    Lehkonen scored a goal on five shots, added two hits and went plus-2 in Friday's 6-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.

    Advice: Lehkonen has scored in three straight games and has three goals and four assists during a five-game point streak. Five of those points, as well as 16 shots on net and six hits, have come over three playoff outings. The 28-year-old winger is making the most of his top-six role and power-play time to put up strong scoring numbers. Rotowire.com Friday, 10:25 pm
     
  • Facing Rangers
    Lindgren was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, putting him on track to start between the home pipes Friday for Game 3 versus the Rangers.

    Advice: Lindgren allowed four goals in each of his two playoff games versus the Rangers. The two losses snapped a three-game winning streak Lindgren had at the end of the regular season, during which he gave up only three goals on 78 shots. The Rangers will enter Friday's contest with a 2-0 series lead. Rotowire.com Friday, 7:52 am
     
  • Chips in with assist
    Danault logged an assist and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.

    Advice: Danault briefly had to leave the game after taking a hit, but he was able to return, finishing the contest with 17:59 of ice time. His helper was on Drew Doughty's first-period marker. Danault put up 47 points, 159 shots on net, 80 hits and 60 blocked shots over 78 regular-season outings as a do-it-all center on the Kings' second line. He'll likely continue to be tasked with tough defensive assignments, which could suppress his scoring chances in the playoffs. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 11:07 pm
     
  • Stumbles in Game 2
    Lindgren made 24 saves Tuesday in a 4-3 loss to the Rangers during Game 2 of the Capitals' first-round series.

    Advice: New York scored twice with the man advantage and once on a K'Andre Miller shorthanded tally, but Lindgren did blank the Rangers in the third period to at least give his club an opportunity for a comeback. The 30-year-old netminder has given up eight goals on 58 shots to begin Washington's postseason run, and while the poor results so far may not be completely Lindgren's fault, coach Spencer Carbury may consider turning to Darcy Kuemper between the pipes when the series shifts back to D.C. for Game 3 on Friday. Rotowire.com Wednesday, 7:53 am