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The Capitals have recalled Philipp Grubauer from Hershey (AHL).

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.

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The Capitals have reassigned Philipp Grubauer to Hershey (AHL).

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.

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Grubauer is probable to start for the Capitals.

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).

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The Capitals have recalled Philipp Grubauer from 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.

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The Capitals have reassigned Philipp Grubauer to Hershey (AHL).

Despite starting 14 of their last 20 games, Grubauer was pulled in each of his last two starts and has been reassigned. This is a tough break for owners who invested on him, but if you did, evaluate the waiver wire options because Caps goalies are terribly risky right now.

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Grubauer will make his 14th start in the Capitals last 20 games.

Grubauer was pulled after allowing three goals on 14 shots in a loss to the Blue Jackets on Friday. Capitals head coach Adam Oates did not blame Grubauer for the loss and will turn to him again tonight vs. the Rangers. Grubauer has just one win in his last seven starts, but still holds a 2.22 GAA and .931 SV% through 15 games.

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Grubauer gets the call for the Capitals.

Grubauer stopped 30 of 31 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss vs. the Sabres on Sunday. Despite only one win in his last five starts, Grubauer has posted a solid 2.12 GAA and .925 SV% which has resulted in a 1-1-3 record. He draws a tough matchup tonight vs. a Sharks team who ranks 5th in the NHL with 3.06 goals per game.

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Grubauer was the first goalie off at the morning skate; expected to get his 12th start in the last 17 games.

Grubauer stopped 30 of 31 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss vs. the Sabres on Sunday. Despite only one win in his last five starts, Grubauer has posted a solid 2.12 GAA and .925 SV% which has resulted in a 1-1-3 record. He draws a tough matchup tonight vs. a Sharks team who ranks 5th in the NHL with 3.06 goals per game.

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Grubauer starts vs. the Sabres this afternoon.

Grubauer stopped 33 of 36 shots in a win over the Lightning on Thursday. He will make his seventh start in the Capitals last nine games and the starter's job appears to be his to lose. He is 6-2-3 with a 2.27 GAA and .931 SV%, so you can see why Adam Oates has put so much trust in him. The first time he played against Buffalo, he allowed one goal on 17 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss.

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Grubauer starts for the Capitals.

Grubauer allowed four goals on 33 shots in a loss to the Hurricanes last Thursday. After getting Saturday off, the Capitals will go back to Grubauer tonight in Tampa Bay. In his first game vs. the Lightning he allowed two goals on 34 shots in relief of Braden Holtby, the Caps won 6-5 in a shootout.

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Grubauer starts for the Capitals.

Grubauer only faced 17 shots, stopping 16 of them in last night's 2-1 shootout loss to the Sabres. The loss was no fault of Grubauer's, the Capitals were stymied by Ryan Miller and his 49-saves. The quiet night enables the Caps to turn to Grubauer again tonight, he is 5-1-2 with a 2.02 GAA and .937 SV% since being recalled. As long as he is getting the majority of the starts, he is the Capitals goalie to own.

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Grubauer is in goal for the #Caps tonight.

Grubauer stopped 38 of 40 shots in a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Thursday. Grubauer appears to have taken the starting role for the time-being in Washington. Since being recalled from Hershey he is 5-1-1 with a 2.18 GAA and .937 SV%. Today he will take on a 10-24-4 Sabres team and makes for a strong start.

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