Lindgren, 28, posted a record of 4-0-0 with a 1.50 goals-against average and a .949 save percentage in four starts. In addition, Lindgren recorded a 1.26 goals-against average and a .957 save percentage at five-on-five.
During the four-game stretch, which began on Dec. 5 at Edmonton, Lindgren stopped 50 of 52 shots (.962 save percentage) faced in the third period and 49 of 51 shots (.961 save percentage) faced when the Capitals led. Lindgren allowed two or fewer goals in each of his four starts, including consecutive starts where he allowed just one goal (Dec. 7 at Philadelphia and Dec. 9 vs. Seattle).
Lindgren is the 10th different Capitals goaltender to earn First Star/Player of the Week honors and the first since Braden Holtby in 2011 (for the week ending March 14).
Lindgren's four-game win streak marks the second longest of his NHL career. Last season with the St. Louis Blues, Lindgren won five-straight games, going 5-0-0 with a 1.22 goals-against average and a .958 save percentage.
This season, Lindgren has a record of 6-3-2 with a 2.79 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. The Capitals have earned at least one point in eight of the 10 games Lindgren has started (6-2-2). Among goaltenders with 10 or fewer starts this season, Lindgren ranks tied for fifth in the NHL in wins.
