The view from Washington

The Washington Post

Philipp Grubauer has 38 saves as Capitals cruise to 5-0 victory over Kings

“Grubauer was the Capitals’ most impressive player. While Washington capitalized on its chances, the Kings had more of them. His 38 saves are the most he has made in a game this season, and the win improved his record to 10-3-2.”

Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer thriving from more consistent playing time

“It took two weeks for Grubauer to get his first start last season… Recognizing that wasn’t fair to Grubauer, the Capitals started him in the third game this season, and Grubauer had an 18-save shutout against the Colorado Avalanche. Since then, the longest he’s gone between starts is 14 days — and that included the league’s three-day holiday break.”

CSN Mid-Atlantic

Capitals demolish Kings 5-0 as Philipp Grubauer gets 3rd shutout this season

“The Kings came to Chinatown riding a five-game winning streak that included three shutouts. Brett Connolly and Co. hung five on them. Peter Budaj and his buds hadn’t given up five goals in 13 games. Budaj, by the way, only lasted 40 minutes, becoming the sixth goalie the Caps have chased in calendar year 2017.”

SB Nation – Japers’ Rink

King Kong Ain’t Got Nothing, Caps Crown Kings 5-0

“Ovi’s whole family, including his mother, father, and wife joined him on the ice, and nearly every player on the Caps got to congratulate him personally via a video on the jumbotron. Justin Williams, in characteristic fashion, deadpanned, ‘Congrats, Ovi. One thousand…….pretty good.'”

NHL.com

Philipp Grubauer, Capitals shut out Kings

“Goalie Philipp Grubauer made 38 saves for the Washington Capitals in a 5-0 win against the Los Angeles Kings… It was Grubauer’s third shutout of the season for the Capitals (36-11-6), who have won nine consecutive home games and lead the NHL with 78 points.”