It was his second straight loss and the first time this season he's lost consecutive outings, whether in regulation or overtime. Thompson will rebound.

It was his second straight loss, and the first time this season he's lost two in a row whether in regulation or overtime. Thompson will rebound.

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.

Returns to winning ways

Starting in Pittsburgh

Lindgren had won his previous two starts, but he never got it going Thursday and suffered his first loss in regulation since Jan. 25, when he stopped 23 of 25 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Canucks. Lindgren has been rotating between the pipes with Logan Thompson and has posted a 3-2-1 record with a 2.

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.

Lindgren will get the nod Sunday in the second leg of a back-to-back after Logan Thompson started Saturday's win over the Penguins. The 31-year-old Lindgren is 12-9-3 with a .900 save percentage and 2.

The Washington Capitals will be out to break a season-long three-game losing streak when they host the Ottawa Senators on Monday night. All three losses have come at home for the Capitals but forward Tom Wilson said his team isn't ready to push the panic button.

The last time the Washington Capitals faced the Calgary Flames on the road, coach Spencer Carbery thought they were "just okay." After scoring 15 goals in 24 hours in their return from the 4 Nations break,