Hayden, 23, has picked up five goals and nine assists (14 points) in 22 games with the IceHogs this season. He spent the early part of the season in the NHL and is recalled with 15 points (4G / 11A) in 51 career NHL games.
Grubauer allowed two goals on 28 shots in the Capitals loss in Los Angeles on Thursday. With Braden Holtby struggling, Grubauer is expected to get another game today in San Jose. Grubauer has allowed two or less goals in his last eight appearances (5 starts, 3 relief) while posting a rock solid 1.58 GAA and .948 SV% in the process.
Grubauer stopped all eight shots he faced after replacing Braden Holtby in the Capitals loss in Anaheim on Tuesday. With Holtby struggling, Grubauer will get the nod tonight in Los Angeles. He had a sluggish start to the year but has really turned thing around in the last few months. He comes into Thursday at 3-4-3 with a 2.64 GAA and .916 SV% on the road this year.
Grubauer stopped all eight shots he faced after replacing Braden Holtby in the Capitals loss in Anaheim on Tuesday. With Holtby struggling, Grubauer will get the nod tonight in Los Angeles. He had a sluggish start to the year but has really turned thing around in the last few months. He comes into Thursday at 3-4-3 with a 2.64 GAA and .916 SV% on the road this year.
Larsson has missed the last two games to be at his father’s funeral and will sit for a third straight game despite being back on the ice for Monday’s morning skate. Larsson will draw back into the lineup on Thursday.
Eberle left Thursday’s practice with some general soreness and his status for Friday’s game is in question. The Islanders had no update on Eberle’s status this morning, so consider him a game-time decision.
Larsson was back in the lineup for the last seven games but will return to Sweden for his father’s funeral and will be replaced by Ethan Bear tonight vs. the Predators. Larsson could be back in the lineup next Monday vs. the Coyotes.
Grubauer stopped all 18 shots that he faced after replacing Braden Holtby in the Capitals loss in Columbus last night. Grubauer has been excellent in his last five appearances, stopping 120 of the last 126 shots (.952 SV%) that he has faced. He makes for an intriguing spot-start tonight vs. the Senators—he is 4-3-0 with a 1.89 GAA and .934 SV% on home ice this year.
Grubauer stopped all 18 shots that he faced after replacing Braden Holtby in the Capitals loss in Columbus last night. Grubauer has been excellent in his last five appearances, stopping 120 of the last 126 shots (.952 SV%) that he has faced. He makes for an intriguing spot-start tonight vs. the Senators—he is 4-3-0 with a 1.89 GAA and .934 SV% on home ice this year.
Lindgren was a second round pick of the Bruins (No.49 overall) in 2016 and has picked up seven points (2G / 5A) in 33 games in his second-year at the University of Minnesota.
Grubauer stopped 32 of 34 shots in a 3-2 victory over the Sabres his last time out. After Braden Holtby and the Caps preceded to drop back-to-back games, head coach Barry Trotz has opted to go back to Grubauer tonight. He brings a 6-7-3 record and .916 SV% into a solid matchup against the Sabres.
Grubauer stopped 32 of 34 shots in the Capitals’ 5-2 victory over the Wild on Thursday. Monday will mark Grubauer’s third appearance in as many games, after he allowed one goal on 11 shots in relief of Braden Holtby in Saturday’s 6-1 loss to the Blackhawks. He draws a great matchup this afternoon in Buffalo.
Larsson hasn’t played since January 23rd. He has six points in 40 games for the Oilers this season. After practice head coach Todd McLellan said there is no timetable for Larsson’s return.
Grubauer hasn’t played since February 4th against Vegas, where he stopped 27 of 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a losing effort. Grubauer has proven to be a serviceable backup this season, but he has a difficult task in front of him tonight in the form of the Minnesota Wild.
