PULL THEDID WASHINGTON PULL THE GOALIE TOO LATE AGAINST NASHVILLE?
JAN 11, 2026 · BRIDGESTONE ARENA · THE GAUNTLET
FINALWSH 2, NSH 3
AFTER 2WSH 1, NSH 1
REAL PULLWSH 1:56
MODELWHISTLE 8.3%
REAL ONE8.4%
GRADEGOOD CALL
SHOTSWSH 32, NSH 21
Washington pulled Lindgren with 1:56 left, down one, and never got the tying goal. The timing wasn't the problem: by the model the call at 3:19 graded GOOD CALL, 8.4% to win against a best of 8.3%. Nashville won 3-2.
THE MODEL'S CALL
The call Washington faced with 3:19 left, down one, and each option's chance to win by the model.
| WIN % | CALL |
|---|---|
| 8.3 | AT THE NEXT WHISTLE BEST |
| 8.2 | PULL HIM NOW |
| 7.8 | WAIT UNTIL 1:30 |
| 8.4 | THE REAL PULL, 1:56 REAL |
THE REAL CALL
LINDGREN STAYED IN UNTIL 1:56, THEN CAME OUT ON THE FLY.
THE LAST FIVE MINUTES
| 1:56 | LINDGREN TO THE BENCH. WSH GOES 6 ON 5. |
| 1:10 | LINDGREN TO THE BENCH. WSH GOES 6 ON 5. |
TIMEOUTS
Nashville called its timeout in the third period, with 17:16 left.
WHAT HAPPENED
THE CAPITALS SCORED ONE IN THE THIRD, NASHVILLE SCORED TWO, AND NASHVILLE WON 3-2.