It was a trying season for Charlie Lindgren in the AHL this year. Expectations were sky-high after an All-Star season and playoff berth in St. John’s the previous season. Right out of the gate things looked promising, as he registered a shutout in his first game, and the Laval Rocket were among the best offensive teams in the AHL. Then injuries and call-ups decimated the lineup, and a struggling penalty kill faltered even more as the season wore on.
With all these factors combined, it’s no wonder that Lindgren (and his fellow goalies) were called upon to make massive, highlight-reel saves multiple times a game.