The Capitals now have both goaltenders locked up to new contracts this season with Monday morning's signing of Charlie Lindgren.

Defending crease Monday

The Washington Capitals are set at goaltender for the near future. Just over a month after signing netminder Logan Thompson to a six-year deal, the Capitals signed fellow goalie Charlie Lindgren to a three-year,

The Washington Capitals have shored up their goaltending tandem for the next few seasons by signing Charlie Lindgren to a three-year extension worth $9 million. The deal comes five weeks since they signed fellow netminder Logan Thompson to a six-year deal worth $35.

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson tracks the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Monday, March 3, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson (48) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins' Danton Heinen (43) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.

Lindgren's deal follows the Caps' decision to re-sign fellow backstop Logan Thompson to a six-year, $35.1 million back in January, locking up their netminding duo for the foreseeable future. While Lindgren was seeing an even share of the duties for much of the year,

The Capitals rewarded Lindgren's excellent season with a new contract. The team announced the signing of the veteran netminder to a new, three-year extension. The deal carries an

Charlie Lindgren is 31 years old and in his 10th season of professional hockey and never had a playing partner who also catches with his right hand before the Washington Capitals traded for fellow right-catching goalie Logan Thompson on June 29.