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. General manager Chris Patrick announced the move Monday,

The Washington Capitals came away with a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, and for goaltender Charlie Lindgren, there was some extra motivation due to the recent trade of his brother,

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) scores goal against Charlie Lindgren (WSH) to make it 5 - 2. Link copied; Video Link Copied

Ovechkin pulled nine goals from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and Pierre-Luc Dubois also scored for Washington. Charlie Lindgren had 15 saves as the Capitals got their second straight win. Artemi Panarin and Sam Carrick scored for the Rangers,

Lindgren made 15 saves in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers. The veteran netminder didn't face more than seven shots in any period, but the Rangers still took a 2-1 lead into the third period before Alex Ovechkin tied things up and Tom Wilson potted the OT winner.

In goal against Rangers

The Rangers were unable to take advantage of four power plays but snagged a point in an overtime loss to Washington.

Alex Ovechkin pulls within 10 goals of breaking the most hallowed record in hockey and Tom Wilson scores in OT to lift the Capitals over the Rangers.

Instead of competing against his brother on Wednesday night, Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren dedicated the win to him.

After Logan Thompson signed a six-year extension with the Washington Capitals at the end of January, Charlie Lindgren was left wondering where he fit into the picture — but that didn't last long.