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Grubauer will start Saturday in Dallas.

Grubauer allowed three goals on 11 shots after replacing Braden Holtby in the Capitals’ OT loss to the Penguins on Monday. Grubauer has seen a decent amount of action this season and has played very well. He comes into play with an 8-1-2 record, 1.96 GAA, .927 SV% and two shutouts in nine starts and two relief appearances.

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The Panthers have recalled Jared McCann from Springfield (AHL).

McCann has split his season between the NHL and AHL. McCann had three points (1G / 2A) in 17 games with the Panthers before being sent down, where he collected four goals and two assists (six points) in 15 games with the Thunderbirds. He has been recalled because SethGriffith is out with a concussion and is expected to play on Friday.

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The Ducks have recalled Brandon Montour from San Diego (AHL).

Montour, 22, was a second round pick in 2014 (55th overall) and could make his NHL debut during the Ducks’ two-game road trip. He has been called up because Sami Vatanen is sick and will not be available on Thursday or Friday. Montour has seven goals and 14 assists (21 points) in 25 games with San Diego this season.

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Grubauer will start Friday in Carolina.

Grubauer stopped 27 of 28 shots in the Capitals’ win in Buffalo last Friday. Grubauer continues to start on back-to-backs and will go tonight in Carolina. Grubauer has gone 4-1-1 with a 1.67 GAA and .940 SV% in his six starts this season. His regulation loss came against these Hurricanes—he allowed four goals on 37 shots in a 5-1 loss in mid-November.

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Grubauer will start Friday in Buffalo.

Grubauer allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Capitals’ win over Buffalo on November 25th. Braden Holtby started the last five games, but Grubauer will face the Sabres again tonight. It will be his fourth start on the road—he has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.66 GAA and .910 SV% in the first three.

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Grubauer is in the starter's crease at the Capitals' morning skate.

Grubauer allowed one goal on 33 shots in the Capitals’ win over Buffalo on November 25th. Braden Holtby started the last five games, but Grubauer will face the Sabres again tonight. It will be his fourth start on the road—he has gone 1-1-1 with a 2.66 GAA and .910 SV% in the first three.

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Grubauer will make his second straight start.

Grubauer allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Capitals loss in Carolina on Saturday. Grubauer will make his second straight start because the Capitals play again tomorrow vs. the Penguins, a much more difficult opponent, which Braden Holtby will handle. Grubauer has won two of his three starts while posting a 2.01 GAA and .925 SV%.

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Grubauer is in the starter's crease at the Capitals' morning skate.

Grubauer allowed four goals on 37 shots in the Capitals loss in Carolina on Saturday. It looks like Grubauer will make his second straight start because the Capitals play again tomorrow vs. the Penguins, a much more difficult opponent, which Braden Holtby will handle. Grubauer has won two of his three starts while posting a 2.01 GAA and .925 SV%.

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Grubauer will start Saturday vs. the Hurricanes.

Grubauer allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Capitals’ win in Vancouver on October 29th. Braden Holtby started the last six games, including last night’s contest, so Grubauer to get the call in Carolina. Grubauer has won each of his two starts while stopping 41 of 43 shots (.954 SV%). He makes for a nice spot-start on a busy Saturday.

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Grubauer is expected to start Saturday in Carolina.

Grubauer allowed two goals on 25 shots in the Capitals’ win in Vancouver on October 29th. Braden Holtby started the last six games, including last night’s contest, so look for Grubauer to get the call in Carolina. Grubauer has won each of his two starts while stopping 41 of 43 shots (.954 SV%). He makes for a nice spot-start on a busy Saturday.

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Grubauer will start Saturday in Vancouver.

Grubauer stopped all 18 shots that he faced in a shutout win over the Avalanche on October 18th. It was a great season debut for Grubauer, who will make his second start of the season tonight in Vancouver. Grubauer makes for an excellent spot-start option against a Canucks team that has lost four in a row while averaging 1.25 goals per game.

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Grubauer is in the starter's crease at the Capitals' gameday skate.

Grubauer stopped all 18 shots that he faced in a shutout win over the Avalanche on October 18th. It was a great season debut for Grubauer, who will make his second start of the season tonight in Vancouver. Grubauer makes for an excellent spot-start option against a Canucks team that has lost four in a row while averaging 1.25 goals per game.

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