Three things we’re talking about today when we’re talking about the Caps…
1. Chuckie for Vezina
Stating the obvious, the Caps do not make the playoffs this season if not for Charlie Lindgren’s heroics in net.
With a few stragglers still wrapping up their seasons (remind us why the Caps had to play back-to-backs?), Lindgren stands 13th in the League in wins, seventh in save percentage (minimum 50 appearances), eighth in goals against average, and first in shutouts, all despite starting the season as the team’s putative backup before seizing the number one spot.