The #1 goalie vision & cognitive training tool trusted by over 50 NHL & AHL goalies.
"Vizual Edge has added a quality element to my preparation as a goaltender. I use the game day drills every game before heading to the rink. It’s a combination of recognition, reaction and focus that activates my brain and eyes to feel ready for what’s to come.” — Jordan Binnington
Until December 1, save 50% off the first three months of a monthly plan or on an entire annual plan by using code INGOAL at check out! (InGoal Members receive 55% off - why not join today? )
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
Last time Lindgren was dealing with a long, straight-line breakaway against the Pittsburgh Penguins, so we wanted to follow it up with a different kind of 1-on-1 chance, this time with Pierre Luc-Dubois (ironically now a teammate) cutting in alone off the wing:
Looking at the freeze frame above, what stands out about Lindgren’s positioning, especially compared to where he was on the clearcut breakaway in his last Pro Reads?
What factors do you think go into this depth decision? Is it as simple as Dubois cutting in from an angle rather than straight ahead up the middle, or are there other reasons?
What about his still-narrow stance at this point? Lastly, would you be using that short side post as an anchor or dropping into it at any point of this attack? Why or why not?
THE SAVE
Of course, pace matters when it comes to a breakaway, so watch the save play out below, and ask yourself the same questions about Lindgren’s depth, angle and use of the post:
What stood out to you about how Lindgren used his post or managed his depth on Dubois?
THE PRO READ
Now listen is as Lindgren explains his keys to making this breakaway save:
It looks like you’re not an InGoal subscriber (yet). Below we’ve included a brief excerpt from the full ProRead to give you an idea of how it breaks down in the full video. We invite you to subscribe today to see the full ProRead – and hundreds more exclusive articles.
Become an InGoal Member to Watch Full ProRead Now
You’ll get the full video right away – PLUS more than 285 more ProReads with NHL Goalies like Thatcher Demko, Dustin Wolf, Carey Price, Joseph Woll, Linus Ullmark and many more.
and a whole year of InGoal Content to come…
“Every NHL Goalie coach I know is a subscriber.”
— Steve Valiquette
"*" indicates required fields
“Every NHL Goalie coach I know is a subscriber.”
— Steve Valiquette
Already a Member? Login here to continue reading.
Become a Member to Continue Reading
We're working hard to bring you the best exclusive goaltending content whether you play goal, you are a coach, a parent of a goaltender, or a fan of the greatest position in sports.
Learn what you get as an InGoal Subscriber for less than $1 a week.
Already a Member? Login here to continue reading.
More from Charlie Lindgren
RVH work with Stephane Waite and Charlie Lindgren
InGoal Radio Episode 260with Charlie Lindgren of the Washington Capitals
InGoal Radio Episode 180with Charlie Lindgren
InGoal Radio Episode 66: Charlie Lindgren
Pro-Drills: Stephane Waite and Charlie Lindgren – drill for puck off end boards
Comments
Let's talk goaltending!
We welcome your contribution to the comments on this and all articles at InGoal. We ask that you keep it positive and appropriate for all - this is a community of goaltenders and we're here for each other! See our comment policy for more information.
I would have thought he would have tried a poke check on that play or at least that’s what I would have done