Posts About "Philipp Grubauer"
Caps' Holtby Takes the Reins
April 17th, 2018 At the start of the third period of Game 2, Braden Holtby led the Washington Capitals out of the tunnel, took a deep breath and then threw his head forward to pull his mask down before skating onto the ice. With that, Holtby, who started the postseason as a backup, was back. Washington relieved Philipp Grubauer of his duties after...
Capitals Look to Reduce Penalties, Mistakes in Game 2
April 14th, 2018 To kick off the playoffs, the Washington Capitals couldn't seem to find their rhythm against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 1. They lost the lead two times due to an influx of penalties at critical moments, and inevitably lost the game 4-3 in overtime. "I mean, you have a lead there, you gotta be smart, doesn't matter what it is,...
Capitals Kick Off Playoffs With Will to Win it All
April 12th, 2018 The Washington Capitals know of their past. Their fans singing hymns of hope that insist that "this is the year." However, they know their shortfalling, where they've been unable to make as deep as a run as they hope to, despite a strong regular season record and a dominant team. This season, they hope to change that narrative, to stop...
NHL Playoff Predictions: Three-Peat or First-Timer?
April 10th, 2018 Playoff predictions are always easier when you don’t have a horse in the race. That’s the case for me this year, making picks with my head rather than my heart from start to finish. Sure, I’ve hopped on a handful of bandwagons as the regular season was winding down, but I’m not passionate about any team in...
Braden Holtby's Struggles Continue
March 26th, 2018 Since the second half of the season began, Braden Holtby has not looked like the Vezina Trophy winner we are accustomed to seeing in goal for the Washington Capitals. Granted, we've seen flashes of the All-Star netminder that he can be, but we've also seen a decline in his stats and an increase in his personal frustration. Statistics...
