Capitals award Charlie Lindgren player of the game after own goal with gold chain: “This guy has the first NHL tuck tonight”

The Washington Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Thanksgiving Eve to earn their eighth comeback win of the year, the most in the NHL.

Washington managed to clinch victory despite the loss by scoring two unanswered goals after Charlie Lindgren conceded an embarrassing own goal.

The team didn’t shy away from Lindgren’s blunders after the game. In fact, they rewarded him for it.

“You’re helping your brother,” Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said proudly, acknowledging Lindgren’s cheer. “We won’t let ourselves be upset. Everyone just pitches in and does a little more to save her. Men, great job.”

Then, Jacob Chychrunthe Capitals’ first gold chain winner, awarded Lindgren the Player of the Game award.

“Hey, it’s damn hard to stick with it,” Chychrun said. “This guy, first NHL tuck tonight.”

The Capitals locker room erupted in laughter.

“But no, seriously, buddy, I’m sticking with it,” Chychrun said. “This is a difficult situation.”

After hugging the Caps’ starting defenseman, Lindgren accepted the award and gave a short but powerful speech.

“First NHL tuck,” he said. “But I fucking love you guys. A damn good job. Good job.”

Fittingly, The Outlaw ended the ceremony with finger guns.