Tag Archives: Philipp Grubauer

Like Philipp Grubauer, Ilya Samsonov Has Appeared To Push Braden Holtby For Playing Time. How Do The Two Compare?

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Newsday Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby has struggled lately as he’s posted an .811 save percentage and has allowed 19 goals in his last five games, going 1-4-0 in that span. Meanwhile, goaltender Ilya Samsonov‘s .921 save percentage ranks … Continue reading →

Posted in Goaltending, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Goalies, Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Ilya Samsonov, Philipp Grubauer, Statistics, Washington Capitals | 6 Comments

Andre Burakovsky Continues Hot Start With The Colorado Avalanche

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Hockeynews.se By most accounts, it had to happen. Andre Burakovsky’s time with the Washington Capitals had run its course, options had run out and a trade needed to be made, for the sake of the Capitals, as well as Burakovsky. … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Colorado Avalanche, Jon Sorensen, Philipp Grubauer | 4 Comments

2019-20 Central Division Preview

Posted on September 17, 2019 by George Foussekis

How will the Central Division finish in 2019-20? Continue reading →

Posted in News, NHL, Players, Teams | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Andrew Shaw, Central Division, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Eric Fehr, Filip Forsberg, George Foussekis, Mats Zuccarello, Matt Duchene, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Nathan MacKinnon, P.K. Subban, Patrick Kane, Pekka Rinne, Philipp Grubauer, Ryan Johansen, Ryan O'Reilly, Semyon Varlamov, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup Champions, Tyler Seguin, Vladimir Tarasenko, Wayne Simmonds, Winnipeg Jets, Zach Parise | 2 Comments

A Retrospective On The Last Decade of Draft Picks by the Washington Capitals

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Washington Capitals The NHL Entry Draft is the most cost-efficient method for teams to acquire talent. The best teams are able to cultivate talent from each draft, re-stocking prospect pipelines — and even NHL-ready players. Teams that draft effectively … Continue reading →

Posted in Draft, News, Propsects | Tagged Alex Alexeyev, Andre Burakovsky, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Brian Pinho, Chandler Stephenson, Christian Djoos, Connor Hobbs, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Filip Forsberg, Garrett Pilon, Jakub Vrana, Jonas Siegenthaler, Justin Trudel, Lucas Johansen, Madison Bowey, Marcus Johansson, Nathan Walker, Philipp Grubauer, Shane Gersich, Stefan Soberg, Travis Boyd, Tyler Lewington, Vitek Vanecek, Zach Sanford | 9 Comments

Grading Capitals GM Brian MacLellan’s Moves In 2018-19

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Harrison Brown

Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images After the Washington Capitals won the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history in 2018, general manager Brian MacLellan chose to go with largely the same team heading into the 2018-2019 season but made … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Players, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals | Tagged Barry Trotz, Brian MacLellan, Brooks Orpik, Carl Hagelin, Contracts, Devante Smith-Pelly, Dmitrij Jaskin, Free Agency, Harrison Brown, John Carlson, Madison Bowey, Michal Kempny, NHL Trade Deadline, Nic Dowd, Nick Jensen, Pheonix Copley, Philipp Grubauer, Todd Reirden, Tom Wilson, Travis Boyd, Waivers, Washington Capitals | 12 Comments

Checking In With Old Friends: Philipp Grubauer Is Taking the Colorado Avalanche to the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs

Posted on April 21, 2019 by George Foussekis

Former Washington Capitals netminder Philipp Grubauer is taking the Colorado Avalanche further into the postseason. Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Playoffs, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2010 NHL Draft, 2018 NHL Draft, Brooks Orpik, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Draft, George Foussekis, Goalie, Goalies, NHL, Philipp Grubauer, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Stanley Cup, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals | 2 Comments

How Are They Doing? Checking In On Philipp Grubauer, Alex Chiasson and Jay Beagle

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

They will always be a part of our Capitals’ family. A part of the history and lore of the Capitals’ Stanley Cup season. And like (most) family members, we occasionally wonder how they’re doing. Alex Chiasson, Jay Beagle and Philipp … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Chiasson, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Jay Beagle, Philipp Grubauer, Vancouver Canucks | 1 Comment

Capitals Top The Avalanche 4-3 (OT)

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Jon Sorensen

Photo by Patrick McDermott/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-3 (OT) Thursday night at Capital One Arena. The win improves the Capitals record to 30-18-6 (66 points) on the season. The Capitals return to the ice on … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Andre Burakovsky, Colorado Avalanche, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Jon Sorensen, Matt Niskanen, Philipp Grubauer, Washington Capitals | 3 Comments

Capitals Welcome Back Former Backup Goaltender Philipp Grubauer With Touching Tribute Video During Game Against Avalanche

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Michael Fleetwood

In a season that has been filled with tribute videos and meetings with former players and coaches, the Capitals continued the presentations in their Thursday night game against the Colorado Avalanche, as they honored former backup goaltender Philipp Grubauer with … Continue reading →

Posted in Games, Goaltending, News, NHL, Players, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged Colorado Avalanche, Games, Goalie, Michael Fleetwood, Philipp Grubauer, Tribute, Tribute Video, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Thank You, Grubi! – A Letter to A Great Player, Teammate, and Person