Capitals' Philipp Grubauer: Leads team onto ice, starting Sunday

Grubauer will start between the pipes Sunday against the Kings, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Analysis:

Coach Barry Trotz wasn't willing to tip his hand ahead of Sunday's contest, but Grubauer was a good bet to start after Holtby went for the front end of the team's back-to-back set Saturday. He will face a Kings club that's won four in a row and a goalie (Peter Budaj) who's posted shutouts in three of four contests. The odds in this one may tilt against Grubauer, but an explosive offense on his side should give him a shot.