Goalie Start
Neuvirth in net tonight for #Caps, Boudreau said, because Vokoun has been bad vs. Hurricanes.
In 3 appearances against the Canes, Neuvirth is 2-1-0 with a 2.64 GAA, .911 SV% and one shutout
Michal Neuvirth News
Goalie Start
Seems like Michal Neuvirth will start Thursday in Edmonton. Boudreau dropped hints pointing that direction. #Caps
Neuvirth received a win in his only career start against the Oilers, stopping 26 of 28 shots faced.
Injury
“It was good, he came through it and I said, ‘If you get through the first one you’ll be able to get through the next couple because there were a lot of shots today,’” said Boudreau, who added that the Capitals will not take an extra goaltender on the trip to western Canada.
Sounds like Neuvirth will be healthy enough to at least backup Vokoun. The former 34th overall pick hasn't played since the season opener when he defeated the Canes in overtime.
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Neuvirth now on ice to get work in. #Caps
Neuvirth is expected to travel with the team next week with his return coming shortly after. The injury prone backup is still fighting a sore foot with plenty of setbacks.
Injury
But Friday morning, Neuvirth was on the ice with his teammates for practice. Dany Sabourin was also on the ice. Neuvirth suffered a bruised foot in pregame warmups Oct. 10 and seemed to suffer a setback earlier this week. The team is still calling him day-to-day.
Neuvirth is doubtful to backup Tomas Vokoun this weekend. He could possibly start a game at some point next week but he would need to continue practicing with teammates without setbacks.
Injury
Michal Neuvirth is skating alone at KCI, appears to be testing his bruised foot, a half hour before the #Caps are scheduled to practice.
Good sign that Neuvirth was at least skating. However, with his appearance coming before practice he likely won't be ready in any capacity for tomorrow's game.
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Michal Neuvirth did not practice at all today. #Caps
Not a good sign for Neuvirth, whose foot was too sore to practice yesterday. More to come...
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Then, Neuvirth left the ice Monday after about 20 minutes. Reporters expect Bruce Boudreau to provide an update after practice.
Neuvirth was a bit sore according to coach Bruce Boudreau. Stay tuned for a further update.
Line Change
Michal Neuvirth apparently was feeling better Saturday after a long post-skate workout, and it's possible he is now good enough to at least serve as the Capitals backup goalie.
Sounds like Neuvirth will at least backup when the Capitals host the Panthers tomorrow. The 23-year-old won his only start thus far, stopping 28 of 31 shots faced.
Injury
Apparently Michal Neuvirth isn't able to back up.
Neuvirth is still listed as day-to-day with a 'minor' injury. Expect him to get back into the crease by the end of the week.
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Michal Neuvirth expected to practice tomorrow, Boudreau said. No guarantee he'll be able to backup Vokoun
Expect a further update on his status as we find out more information.
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Neuvirth has for #Caps.
Neuvirth is injured and listed as day-to-day. Stay tuned for a further update on the Caps backup.
Goalie Start
If Neuvirth is cleared to play there is a “good chance” he will get the start Thursday night in Pittsburgh against the Penguins.
Neuvirth holds a career 2-0-1 record with a 0.65 GAA, .977 SV% and two shutouts over three starts against the Pens.
Injury
Boudreau: Neuvirth has a lower-body injury, is day-to-day. Still chance he plays for #Caps vs. #Penguins
Stay tuned for a further update on Neuvirth's status.
Goalie Start
#Caps BB confirms Neuvirth in tonight
Over two career starts, Neuvirth holds one shutout, a 2.50 GAA and .915 SV% against the Canes.
Goalie Start
That means Michal Neuvirth is #Caps starter vs. Hurricanes
Over two career starts, Neuvirth holds one shutout, a 2.50 GAA and .915 SV% against the Canes.
Line Change
Barring injury, there was nothing Michal Neuvirth to do this preseason to change his role with the Capitals. Tomas Vokoun is the starter
Neuvirth starts the season as the backup but is perfectly capable of handling the starting job if called upon. He posted a 2.45 GAA and ,914 SV% over 48 games played last season but figures to play significantly less with Tomas Vokoun the acting starting goalie. His best fantasy hockey value would be as a handcuff to Vokoun.
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In other news, both Michal Neuvirth and Mathieu Perreault, who missed the previous two days of practice with minor injuries are back on the ice.
Neuvirth seems fine to play which forces Braden Holtby back to the AHL. He posted a 2.45 GAA and ,914 SV% over 48 games played last season but figures to play significantly less with Tomas Vokoun the acting starting goalie. His best fantasy hockey value would be as a handcuff to Vokoun.
Injury
"Neuvirth is nursing a minor injury and for precautionary reasons will be given a day off."
Doesn't sound like anything serious but Neuvirth battled injuries all last season. While the Caps started him 45 times last season, they are expected to cut his workload in half this season. At this point he is only valuable to Tomas Vokoun owners or leagues that value backups.
Neuvirth will get the start for Washington tonight.