Grubauer was acquired from the Capitals on Friday and signs with the Avalanche, where he figures to start the season as Semyon Varlamov’s backup. Grubauer has played in more than 20 games in each of the last three seasons and ranks tied for first in GAA (2.25) and tied for third in SV% (.923) among goalies with at least 60 games played over that span.

Grubauer is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1st and is expected to be Semyon Varlamov’s backup in 2019. Grubauer was 15-10-3 with a 2.35 GAA, .923 SV% and three shutouts in 35 games with the Capitals last season. Grubauer even started the first two games of the playoffs before Braden Holtby took his job back in Game 3 vs. the Blue Jackets.

Grubauer allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Capitals win in New York on Monday. Braden Holtby started the last two games, but Grubauer will get back between the pipes tonight in Pittsburgh. He has won three in a row while allowing just six goals on 90 shots (.933 SV%) with one shutout.

Grubauer allowed two goals on 30 shots in the Capitals win in New York on Monday. Braden Holtby started the last two games, but Grubauer will get back between the pipes tonight in Pittsburgh. He has won three in a row while allowing just six goals on 90 shots (.933 SV%) with one shutout.

Grubauer allowed four goals on 21 shots in the Capitals win in Montreal on Saturday. It wasn’t the best outing for Grubauer, but it was enough to get the win and earn him another start tonight in New York. He is 5-2-0 with a 2.12 GAA and .927 SV% in March and will be looking to set a new career-high in wins in a season (14) with a ‘W’ tonight.

Grubauer stopped all 39 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shutout win in Detroit on Thursday. After a tough outing in Philadelphia, Grubauer got back on track with his third shutout of the season. He is 4-2-0 with a 1.84 GAA, .940 SV% and two shutouts in March.

Grubauer stopped all 39 shots that he faced in a 1-0 shutout win in Detroit on Thursday. After a tough outing in Philadelphia, Grubauer got back on track with his third shutout of the season. He is 4-2-0 with a 1.84 GAA, .940 SV% and two shutouts in March.

Grubauer allowed five goals on 34 shots in the Capitals loss in Philadelphia on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Grubauer, but he remains a great starting option tonight in Detroit. He is 5-6-3 with a 2.62 GAA and .917 SV% on the road this season but the Red Wings are awful.

Grubauer stopped all 24 shots that he faced in the Capitals win in San Jose on Saturday. Grubauer is playing very well, so the Capitals will stick with Grubauer tonight vs. the Jets. Grubauer has not allowed more than two goals in nine straight games—stopping 206 of the last 216 shots (.954 SV%) that he has faced. The 26-year-old has a tough matchup but is 5-3-0 with a 1.90 GAA and .934 SV% at the Capital One Arena this season.

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 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.