If the New York Rangers continue to play the way they did against the Washington Capitals at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, they’re going to come away with two points most nights this season. However, Sunday wasn’t one of those nights because Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren simply was unbeatable, shutting out the Rangers 1-0.
Lindgren stopped all 35 shots he faced in his season debut, earning his 10th NHL shutout and second in five career starts against the Rangers (2-2-0), who’ve yet to score in two home games this season. They were also shut out on opening night by Arturs Silovs and the Pittsburgh Penguins, though the Rangers weren’t nearly as good nor engaged in that one.