Charlie Lindgren Pro Reads 9
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Charlie Lindgren is coming off another strong season with the Washington Capitals, one that earned the popular full-right goalie a three-year contract extension and kept his Pro Reads video breakdowns in Capitals colors as relevant as they are insightful and open.
THE SEQUENCE
This time Lindgren is dealing with a long breakaway against the Pittsburgh Penguins:
Looking at the freeze frame above, what stands out to you about Lindgren’s positioning?
What about his hand position? What do you make of Penguins forward Michael Bunting using a leg kick at this point? Is there anything that lets you ignore it as a fake?
THE SAVE
Of course, pace matters when it comes to breakaway positioning so watch the save play out below, and ask yourself the same questions about Lindgren’s depth and hands:
What stood out about Lindgren’s depth management and stance mechanics?
THE PRO READ
Now listen is as Lindgren explains his keys to making this breakaway save:
InGoal Radio Episode 260 with Charlie Lindgren of the Washington Capitals
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- Charlie Lindgren breaks down his breakaway save on Michael Bunting of the Pittsburgh Penguins during a high-pressure late-season game.
- Lindgren began his drift out from the red line, timing his retreat so his heels were at the crease edge when Bunting reached the top hash mark and his toes at the crease edge by the time the shot was released.
- Lindgren prioritized game score and context before mechanics, noting that a 3-0 deficit with five games left in a tight playoff race made the save critical for both himself and the team.
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