Charlie Lindgren Pro Reads 11
Patience and Backward Flow Keys Facing 2-on-0
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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
After a couple of breakaway chances in his previous two entries, we’re going to wrap up our extensive video session with Lindgren facing a 2-on-1 that becomes a 2-on-0:
We sometimes joke about a favourite t-shirt that says “all roads lead to Beer League” but the reality is even NHL goalies face to the occasional 2-on-1 break, or in this case a 2-on-1 that becomes a 2-on-0. Looking at the freeze frame above, it’s not hard to figure out how this becomes a 2-on-0, but what do you notice about how Lindgren is playing this?
How about this second freeze frame below?
What stands out about Lindgren’s positioning and stance at this point?
What factors matter most about the passing option and why?
THE SAVE
Of course, pace matters when it comes to a rush chance, so watch the save play out below, and ask yourself the same questions about Lindgren’s depth and stance:
What stood out to you about how Lindgren managed this grade-A+ scoring chance?
THE PRO READ
Now listen is as Lindgren explains his keys to making this highlight reel save:
Watch Charlie Lindgren break down the full video for you
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