Charlie Lindgren, the goaltender for the Washington Capitals, was set to start against the New York Islanders' Ilya Sorokin in a game that took place at 7:30 PM in Elmont. Lindgren, who ranks among the top-10 in several key areas according to Sportlogiq and has a .914 save percentage all-time against the Islanders, previously secured a 6-3 win against them on March 3, 2018, stopping 32 of 35 shots. During the morning skate, he was seen in the starter's crease, and Ken Appleby was confirmed as the backup for the Islanders. However, Lindgren's night was cut short due to an upper body injury sustained early in the first period after making three saves. He looked shaken up after his first save, had a conversation with both an official and his teammates, and then left the game. Darcy Kuemper replaced Lindgren in goal. The Capitals also lost defenseman Martin Fehervary to an upper body injury, and he will not return to the game. The first period ended with no score, with the Islanders leading in shots 11-8. The Capitals were already facing a challenging situation with back-to-back games scheduled.
The latest as the Capitals have lost Lindgren and Fehervary for the night due to upper-body injuries suffered minutes apart in the opening frame against the Islanders. https://t.co/1ymxYSaXg3
Oof. Both Lindgren and Fehervary done for the night...at least. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/al6LNWPNmC
Fehervary wonโt return either for the Caps. Upper-body.
INJURY UPDATE: #Caps defenseman Martin Fehervary sustained an upper body injury and will not return.
UPDATED: The Capitals have lost Charlie Lindgren and Martin Fehervary to injuries in the opening minutes of Fridayโs game against the Islanders. Lindgren wonโt return. https://t.co/1ymxYSaXg3
Caps and Isles even after 20. NYI lead 11-8 on shots.
A back-and-forth first period for #Isles and #Caps, in terms of puck movement. Lindgren left with an injury after making three saves, and Sorokin looks locked in on the other end. WSH cycled. NYI cycled. No score. NYI up 11-8 in shots.
End of one #Isles 0 #Capitals 0 Isles up on shots 11-8 and a night-and-day difference in play and energy level from Wednesday's 7-0 loss to Penguins.
Charlie Lindgren has an upper body injury and will not return
INJURY UPDATE: #Caps goaltender Charlie Lindgren sustained an upper body injury and will not return.
Sorokin holds on to a short-side wrister with 1:47 to play in the first. #Isles up in shots 11-6.
#Isles top line with some strong o-zone time but after cycling, can't get a shot on goal.
#ALLCAPS Charlie Lindgren left tonight's game on Long Island just over 6mins into the first period after taking a shot high. Darcy Kuemper has come on in relief. This is the front-end of back-to-backs for Washington https://t.co/yjAWK5eAsZ
The Capitals lost Charlie Lindgren and Martin Fehervary to injuries early in the first against the Islanders. Darcy Kuemper is now in goal. Hereโs the latest: https://t.co/1ymxYSapqv
To recap: Charlie Lindgren looked shaken up after his first save of the night, and had a conversation with both an official and his teammates. He stayed in for a few minutes and then left. Darcy Kuemper is now in goal for the Caps. As soon as I get more info, I'll share
#Isles Ilya Sorokin (backed up by Ken Appleby) vs. #ALLCAPS Charlie Lindgren as warmups are underway in Elmont.
#Isles Ilya Sorokin vs. #ALLCAPS Charlie Lindgren tonight at 7:30 PM. Lindgren has one career start against NYI, which came back on March 3, 2018 as a member of the #Habs, stopping 32 of 35 in a 6-3 win at Barclays Center.
Charlie Lindgren, tonightโs expected starter on Long Island, continues to rank among the top-10 in several key areas, per Sportlogiq. Lindgren is also 1-0-0 w/ a .914 Sv% all-time vs. NYI. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/tvtvHHQz7O
Charlie Lindgren is the first goalie off the ice for the Caps. Look for him to start tonight against the Islanders
Charlie Lindgren in starter's crease at #ALLCAPS morning skate as he'll get the nod vs. #Isles tonight.
Looks like Charlie Lindgren will get the start vs. #Isles.