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.
Jon Merrill will re-enter the lineup for Larsson who is battling the flu. Larsson struggled to get into the lineup in the early part of the season, but has played well as of late and has four points (1G / 3A) and a minus-2 rating in 17 games this season. He is day-to-day.
Larsson made his season debut on Tuesday and played 12:30, recording two shots, but no points. He will come out of the lineup and Eric Gelinas will return to the blueline vs. the Stars.
The former fourth overall pick has been a healthy scratch in each of the Devils' first five games, but it appears as if he will play on Tuesday vs. the Rangers. Larsson is skating on the Devils' third pair with Jon Merrill, while Eric Gelinas is skating as the seventh defenseman. Larsson has just three goals and 24 assists (27 points) in 128 career NHL games.
Eberle did not skate for the last two days and missed Tuesday's game against the Kings, but skating prior to tonight's game at least leaves hope that he might play. Monitor his status during pre-game warmups.
There was no word on what is ailing Eberle, but he will not play tonight and should be considered questionable for Wednesday. With Eberle out, Teddy Purcell will start the game on the first line.
Eberle did not skate on Monday and is not on the ice this morning. Yesterday was believed to be a "maintenance" day, but his absence today as well likely suggests he won't play tonight vs. the Kings. A full update on Eberle's status should be available upon the completion of the morning skate.
Larsson has only one goal and two assists in 20 games with the Devils this season. While in the AHL he has registered 19 points (3G / 16A) in 32 games. The Devils have a couple of defensemen who are banged up, thus the Larsson recall.
Eberle siad that he "felt great" on Friday, but would not commit to playing tomorrow vs. the Flames. Monitor his status during Saturday's morning skate.
Eberle will not have an MRI as originally reported because the Oilers do not feel one is necessary. He will be replaced by Tyler Pitlick on the Oilers' second line. Consider Eberle day-to-day.
Grubauer was recalled on Wednesday after they traded Michal Neuvirth to Buffalo and stopped 10 of 11 shots after replacing Braden Holtby.
