Charlie Lindgren Placed on IR with Lower-Body Injury, Out Until Break

Charlie Lindgren (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve by the Washington Capitals. He suffered the injury during Thursday's 4-3 shootout win against Detroit and is not expected to return before the Olympic break. In a corresponding move, Garin Bjorklund was recalled from AHL Hershey. Lindgren has posted an 8-6-3 record this season with a 3.37 GAA, an .884 save percentage, and one shutout in 18 appearances.