Capitals' Philipp Grubauer: Gets starting nod for Saturday's contest

Grubauer will get the start in goal in Saturday's road game against the Canucks.

Analysis:

Grubauer was sharp in his only start of the season, stopping all 18 shots he faced en route to his first career shutout and a 3-0 win over the Avalanche on Oct. 18. The German netminder will draw into a highly favorable road matchup Saturday with a Vancouver team that has been atrocious on offense, having averaged just 1.75 goals per game this season, last in the NHL.