With their 3-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, the Capitals (22-8-2, 46 points) moved back into first place in the Metropolitan Division and Eastern Conference. Washington owns the highest point percentage (.719) and goal differential (+37) in the NHL.

Charlie Lindgren stopped 24 of 25 shots faced Friday, including a highlight reel glove save on Carolina’s Tyson Jost in the second period. Lindgren has stopped 97 of 103 shots against (.942 SV%) over his last four starts with a 1.50 goals-against average and 3-1-0 record. Among goaltenders with at least four games played since Dec. 1, Lindgren ranks third in save percentage and fourth in goals-against average. In 29 career games in the month of December, Lindgren has posted a record of 19-5-3 with a 1.88 goals-against average, a .934 save percentage and one shutout. Lindgren’s 19 wins in December are the most he has recorded among all the calendar months.

Today

11 a.m. – Optional practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex

Sunday, Dec. 22

2:45 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, Capital One Arena

5 p.m. – Capitals vs. Los Angeles Kings, Capital One Arena

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Monday, Dec. 23

4:45 p.m. – Head coach Spencer Carbery media availability, TD Garden

7 p.m. – Capitals at Boston Bruins, TD Garden

TV: MNMT

Radio: 106.7 The Fan, Caps Radio 24/7

Tuesday, Dec. 24 – Thursday, Dec. 26

NHL Holiday Break

Friday, Dec. 27

10:30 a.m. – Practice, MedStar Capitals Iceplex