Story byUSA TODAY SportsHarry LichtmanSat, December 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM UTC·1 min readThe Washington Capitals had to make a quick roster move after Charlie Lindgren went down with an upper-body injury. In response, the team signed retired goaltender Parker Milner to back up Logan Thompson for Friday’s road game against the Anaheim Ducks. Milner, 35, had never played in the NHL and was on the Capitals’ road trip serving as an extra goalie at practice. While he doesn’t have a professional title with the team, he regularly skates as a practice goaltender. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Capitals gave Milner the No.