Lindgren took the ice for Washington’s morning skate Monday to a cacophony of stick taps and cheers from his Capitals teammates.

The Washington Capitals signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9 million contract extension Monday. Lindgren, 31, is 13-10-3 with a 2.70 goals-against average, an .896 save percentage and one shutout in 27 games this season.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have re-signed goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a three-year, $9 million contract extension, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Lindgren’s contract will carry an average annual value of $3 million.