The Rangers were unable to take advantage of four power plays but snagged a point in an overtime loss to Washington.

The Washington Capitals came away with a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, and for goaltender Charlie Lindgren, there was some extra motivation due to the recent trade of his brother,

General manager Chris Patrick announced the move Monday, with the Capitals atop the Eastern Conference with roughly a quarter of the regular season left to play.

The Washington Capitals have shored up their goaltending tandem for the next few seasons by signing Charlie Lindgren to a three-year extension worth $9 million.

Defending crease Sunday

Charlie Lindgren signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the Washington Capitals on Monday. It has an average annual value of $3 million. The 31-year-old goalie could have been an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren made the New York Rangers regret trading away his brother Ryan during their 3-2 overtime win on Wednesday.

Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren said he was motivated to beat the New York Rangers due to them trading his brother, Ryan.

Peter Laviolette and the New York Rangers received a strong message from the brother of a former Blueshirt, after the Washington Capitals defeated them at Madison Square Garden.

Instead of competing against his brother on Wednesday night, Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren dedicated the win to him.

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