This will be Neuvirth's first start since March 16th, when he allowed four goals on 38 shots vs. the Bruins. He will face Tampa Bay at home tonight. Neuvirth is 1-2-0 with a 2.90 GAA and .872 SV% at home this year.
Neuvirth played very well in his first start in a month. He stopped 36 of the 38 shots that the Hurricanes threw at him. He has a much more difficult today when the Capitals take on the Bruins.
Neuvirth has only started 7 games this season, posting a sub-par .890% SV%. The high-scoring Canes are not a great matchup and with the number of games today, he should probably be benched.
Holtby will get the start with Neuvirth out. Neuvirth hasn't started since February 5.
Neuvirth who stopped 18 of 21 shots he faced in a losing effort vs. Toronto last night will get the call tomorrow against Pittsburgh. The Capitals are really struggling and can't seem to find their stride. The Caps struggles really limit their goalies fantasy values, I would look elsewhere until they start performing better.
The Capitals goal crease is in shambles right now. Neither starter is playing well and it's a guessing game at who is going to start each game. Neuvirth gets the call tonight and will take on Toronto. In his last start he faced Toronto as well, where he stopped 37 of 40 shots he faced in a 3-2 loss.
Neuvirth appears to have taken the starting job from Holtby for the time being. He has played well although only winning 1 of his last 4 shots. The Capitals are looking to get on track tonight against the Leafs.
It appears as if the Capitals have chosen to go with Neuvirth as their #1 goalie, as he has performed well was in his last 3 starts although only recording 1 win.
Makes sense after Neuvirth played a stellar game against the Devils. We knew this would be a fairly even timeshare in Washington this season with its ups and downs.
Neuvirth struggled a little bit last night, but will get the start again tonight. The Capitals are off to a terrible start and will look to get back on track tonight against the Devils.
The Capitals are struggling to start the season, and Holtby has given up 10 goals in 2 games. Adam Oates is turning to Neuvirth Thursday to change things up. If Neuvirth plays well he could possibly win the starting job. Monitor this situation going forward.
Holtby is still the main guy in Washington.
Neuvirth will not dress for Game 3.
If practice goes well, Neuvirth may be an option for round 1.
According to reports, Neuvirth did not look comfortable during today's skate and is not expected to begin the playoffs. He may be an option later in the series if healthy.
The Caps remain hopeful that Neuvirth can return in the postseason. The young netminder doing any physical activity is the first step.
The Caps are probably holding their breath for good news on Neuvirth's MRI. Regardless, don't expect him to start Saturday night.
Not good for the Caps who are already without starting goalie Tomas Vokoun. No word on how much playing time Neuvirth will miss but lower-body injuries are not good news for a netminder.
In eight career appearances against the Panthers, Neuvirth has a 2-3-1 record with a 3.07 GAA and .905 SV%.
In four career starts against the Bolts, Neuvirth has a 2-0-0 record with a 3.38 GAA and .905 SV%.