Neuvirth allowed four goals on 37 shots in a loss to the Penguins on January 15. He will get his eighth start of the season tonight when he takes on the Devils. He enters play with a 0-2-1 record with a 3.13 GAA and .909 SV% on the road this season.
Neuvirth stopped 32 of 34 shots in his return to the net on Friday. Braden Holtby has been a disaster this season, so more strong efforts like this could earn Neuvirth more playing time behind Philip Grubauer. Tonight he faces the Penguins, it is an ugly matchup and likely one that should be avoided.
Tonight will mark Neuvirth's first start since November 22. He allowed three goals on 31 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Canadiens that night. It has been a difficult season for Neuvirth who has battled injury and now has become the apparent number-3 in Washington. In five starts and seven appearances this season he is 2-3-1 with a 2.83 GAA and .912 SV%. He will face a Maple Leaf squad who have lost three straight while being outscored 18-5.
Neuvirth (ankle) has missed the last seven games, but will likely start tomorrow in the AHL and should be back with the Capitals next week.
With Philipp Grubauer winning his start on Sunday and proving to be a capable backup, there is no reason for the Capitals to rush Neuvirth back. He will likely miss his sixth straight game tonight unless he is activated from IR after the morning skate.
Neuvirth was injured prior to his scheduled start on Friday and has not skated since. Phillip Grubauer will remain with the team until Neuvirth is healthy.
Neuvirth suffered a lower-body injury in warmups, before even taking any shots. The Capitals are back in action tomorrow, he could potentially play tomorrow if the injury is not serious. Expect an update after the game.
Neuvirth allowed three goals on 31 shots in a loss to the Canadiens last Friday. It was an OK outing, but the Capitals couldn't overcome three first period goals. He will get another shot at the Habs today, in what could be a decent spot start after a strong showing last time.
Neuvirth allowed three goals on 31 shots in a loss to the Canadiens last Friday. It was an OK outing, but the Capitals couldn't overcome three first period goals. He looks like he is in line for another shot at the Habs today, in what could be a decent spot start after a strong showing last time.
Neuvirth left practice early on Monday and was listed as day-to-day. He presence at practice suggests that he should be able to dress tomorrow and the Caps will not have to make a roster move.
Neuvirth left practice early this morning after suffering a lower-body injury. Neuvirth is 2-3-1 with a with a 2.83 GAA and .912 SV% in seven appearances this season. The Capitals will have to make a roster move if Neuvirth isn't ready for Wednesday's meeting with Ottawa.
Neuvirth allowed three goals on 35 shots in a loss to the Coyotes on November 9. Tonight will mark his fifth start of the season and first against Montreal. In the friendly confines of the Verizon Center, Neuvirth is 2-1-0 with a 2.77 GAA and .910 SV% this season.
Neuvirth will start tonight as the Capitals save Braden Holtby for Sunday vs. Colorado. Neuvirth stopped 31 of 33 shots in a win over the Panthers last Saturday. He will face the up-start 11-4-2 Coyotes team who are the NHL's eighth best scoring offence.
Neuvirth stopped 38 of 41 shots in a loss to the Canucks on Monday. WIth Braden Holtby being inconsistent through the first month of the season, some strong starts should earn Neuvirth some more playing time. He has a great matchup tonight with the Panthers in town.
Neuvirth came in to relieve Braden Holtby on Saturday. He allowed two goals on 19 shots in 47:10 TOI. Neuvirth is 1-1-0 with a 3.08 GAA and .893 SV% in three appearances this season. He will face a tough Canucks team that has won three straight.
Neuvirth's only action this season was a 27 save performance that came in relief of Braden Holtby. He was awarded the win after the Capitals came back and won in a shootout. He will try and hand the Avalanche their first loss tomorrow.
Neuvirth is 4-5-2 with a 2.74 GAA and .910 SV% this season.
The Capitals have locked up their division so they can turn to Neuvirth tonight after Braden Holtby started the last six games. Neuvirth's last start came on April 9th when he stopped 27 of 29 in a win over the Habs. He will face a desperate Sens team tonight, but the Caps are hot so he could make a solid start if you have no other option.
The Capitals have locked up their division so they can turn to Neuvirth tonight after Braden Holtby started the last six games. Neuvirth's last start came on April 9th when he stopped 27 of 29 in a win over the Habs. He will face a desperate Sens team tonight, but the Caps are hot so he could make a solid start if you have no other option.
Neuvirth gave up 2 goals on 30 shots in a 4-2 against Tampa on Sunday.