Grubauer allowed four goals on 23 shots in the Capitals win in Edmonton last Friday. It wasn’t a pretty performance, but the offence was able to do enough to earn him his first ‘W’of the season. On Saturday he takes on a solid Panthers team, but they will be without two of their top guns (Barkov & Jagr).
Eberle has missed the first 10 games of the season with a shoulder injury. He was placed on LTIR this morning, but is eligible to return whenever he is healthy. Eberle’s movement to LTIR allowed the Oilers to recall Leon Draisaitl. His return to practice is a good sign that he is on pace with his 4-6 week timetable—he is currently four weeks into that recovery.
Eberle has been placed on longterm injured reserve retroactive to the start of the season, which means he is eligible to return to the lineup whenever he is healthy. Eberle’s movement to LTIR gave the Oilers’ cap relief to recall Leon Draisaitl.
Braden Holtby has started the first six games of the season, but they will turn to Grubauer on Friday in Edmonton. The 23-year-old beat out Justin Peters for the Capitals’ backup job and comes into Friday’s contest having gone 7-6-5 with a 2.44 GAA and .924 SV% in his first 16 NHL starts and four relief appearances.
Stephenson, 21, was the Capitals third round pick (77th overall) in 2012. He had 14 points (7G / 7A) in 54 games with Hershey last season and one assist in one game this season. He will make his NHL debut on Thursday.
Eberle left Tuesday’s preseason game with a shoulder injury and was seen wearing a sling after the game. This afternoon the Oilers announced that their star winger will miss at least the first three weeks of the regular season with a shoulder injury. His injury means that Anton Slepyshev will probably start the season with the Oilers and Leon Draisaitl could start in the top-6.
Eberle left the game after taking a hit into the end boards and departed the ice immediately. Eberle was reportedly spotted wearing a sling after the game which isn’t an encouraging sign. The Oilers have yet to disclose the exact nature or severity of the injury, so stay tuned.
Grubauer has been recalled and will start Game 2 if Braden Holtby (illness) can’t play tonight. Grubauer has gone 27-17-5 with a 2.30 GAA and .921 SV% in 49 games with Hershey (AHL). Holtby is expected to get the nod, but Grubauer has been recalled as a precaution.
Grubauer served as Braden Holtby’s backup on Monday, but his return to the AHL is either to save money since they’re off until Thursday or suggests that Justin Peters will be good-to-go in Minnesota.
With Justin Peters injured, the Capitals needed a second goaltender for tonight’s game. Grubauer will likely serve as Braden Holtby’s backup tonight vs. the Bruins.
Grubauer was recalled to start last night and he came through the for the Caps. He allowed two goals on 25 shots in Washington’s 3-2 win over Anaheim. It was likely a test to see if he could get it done vs. a good NHL team, he can. This could force the Capitals to make a decision on the struggling Justin Peters.
The Capitals recalled Grubauer this morning and sent Andre Burakovsky down to make room, they wouldn’t do that if they didn’t plan on giving him the nod. So Grubauer will make his season debut. He has gone 16-9-4 with a 2.03 GAA and .924 SV% in Hershey (AHL).
The Capitals recalled Grubauer this morning and sent Andre Burakovsky down to make room, they wouldn’t do that if they didn’t plan on giving him the nod. There is no official word, but given the back-to-back situation it looks like Grubauer will make his season debut. He has gone 16-9-4 with a 2.03 GAA and .924 SV% in Hershey (AHL).
Grubauer, 23, has gone 16-9-4 with a 2.03 GAA and .924 SV% in Hershey this season. He has not played in a game for the Capitals this year, but you have to think he has been recalled to start tonight vs. the Ducks. The Capitals will announce the corresponding roster move later today.
Larsson has missed the last nine games with mumps, but went to the minor for Friday’s game to help him get back up to speed. Despite being recalled, there is no word whether he will play tonight.
Larsson will miss his ninth consecutive game tonight so the Devils will send him to Albany to get one game under his belt before returning to the Devils tomorrow.
Larsson has missed the last seven games with the mumps virus, but he is on the ice this morning. Despite taking part in the morning skate, Larsson is skating on the fourth pair so he is not expected to be in the lineup tonight vs. the Senators.
Larsson has missed the last five games with the mumps but will return to practice on Saturday and should be ready to return to the lineup next week.
The diagnostic process takes so long -- five to seven days, but Larsson is still recovering and is in isolation. Larsson becomes the 10th player on a growing list of players who have been diagnosed with mumps. Larsson has been out since December 2nd.
