Capitals' Philipp Grubauer: Added to Team Europe for World Cup

Grubauer will replace the injured Frederik Andersen (upper body) for Team Europe at the World Cup of Hockey, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

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Grubauer hails from Germany, where his hockey career began in the 2007-08 season with Rosenheim Star Bulls, a junior under-18 club. Grubauer was drafted by the Capitals in 2010 and has since served in a backup role to Braden Holtby, who took home the 2016 Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender. The German is best used as a handcuff to Holtby in season-long fantasy leagues, though he could prove to be useful as a spot play in daily fantasy whenever the starter needs a breather. Washington claimed the Presidents' Trophy last season, and wins should remain plentiful in the upcoming campaign.