Carbery Discusses Losing Clay Stevenson On Waivers & Capitals’ Decision To Stick With Charlie Lindgren

Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery expressed conflicted emotions after goaltender Clay Stevenson was claimed off waivers by the Winnipeg Jets. Washington lacked the roster space to carry three goaltenders entering the season, prompting them to waive Stevenson in an attempt to send him to the AHL's Hershey Bears.

The Capitals chose to retain Charlie Lindgren as the NHL backup behind starter Logan Thompson despite Lindgren's difficult 2025-26 campaign. Carbery expressed strong confidence that Lindgren will bounce back and regain his previous high-level form for the upcoming season.