Lindgren (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Lindgren will be in goal for Friday's home matchup with Montreal, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Lindgren made 24 saves in regulation and overtime and turned aside two of four shootout attempts in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres.

Lindgren will defend the road net against Buffalo on Monday, according to Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Lindgren was the first goaltender off the ice at practice and is expected to be in the home crease versus Minnesota on Thursday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Lindgren will defend the road net versus the Red Wings on Sunday, according to Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site.

Lindgren stopped 21 of 24 shots faced during Monday's 4-1 road loss to the Bruins.

Lindgren will patrol the road crease Monday against the Bruins, according to Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site.

Lindgren will serve as the starting netminder for Friday's home game against the Hurricanes, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Lindgren made 21 saves in Monday's 3-1 loss to the Stars.