Capitals Insider: Michal Neuvirth


Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 05/22/2013

Capitals season review: Goaltending
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby anchored the Capitals for the bulk of the season, but GM George McPhee insists there is no hierarchy in net.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:46 AM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, George McPhee, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth, Season breakdown

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 04/27/2013

Capitals re-sign Michal Neuvirth
By Katie Carrera
Michal Neuvirth signs a two-year contract worth $5 million with an annual salary cap hit of $2.5 million.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:21 AM ET, 04/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Contract extension, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth, Signings

Posted at 12:51 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Braden Holtby back in net vs. Carolina for 29th start of season
By Katie Carrera
Rest is all well and good but Braden Holtby would rather be in the Capitals net. He'll be back there Thursday night with a start against the Carolina Hurricanes.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:51 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Canes, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 04/10/2013

One-timers: Capitals shake off early deficit in Montreal; Ovechkin leads the way again
By Katie Carrera
ONE-TIMERS | The Caps shake off an initial one-goal deficit and demonstrate their resiliency.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:02 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Habs, Eric Fehr, Jack Hillen, Jay Beagle, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Adam Oates on starting Michal Neuvirth in Montreal: 'He needs to know that he's a part of our team'
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates explains why the Capitals will turn to Michal Neuvirth tonight in Montreal.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:55 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Habs, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 01:17 PM ET, 04/02/2013

Michal Neuvirth takes part in Capitals morning skate: 'I'm feeling good'
By Katie Carrera
Michal Neuvirth says he's feeling better three days after being struck in the mask by a shot.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:17 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Canes, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 12:40 PM ET, 03/31/2013

Michal Neuvirth not feeling well, Capitals recall Philipp Grubauer
By Katie Carrera
The Captials are guarding against the possibility that Michal Neuvirth suffered a concussion when he took a puck off the mask in Saturday's morning skate. They've called up Philipp Grubauer to back up Braden Holtby against the Flyers.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:40 PM ET, 03/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Flyers, Concussions, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth, Philipp Grubauer

Posted at 01:24 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Michal Neuvirth adjusting to light workload
By Katie Carrera
Michal Neuvirth has never had this light of a workload as a full-time NHLer. He's adjusting but still wants to be a No. 1 netminder.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:24 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Goalies, Goaltenders, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 10:19 AM ET, 03/15/2013

One-timers: More on Alex Ovechkin's night against Carolina
By Katie Carrera
More from the Capitals 3-2 comeback win in Carolina including notes on the dramatic game winner and Alex Ovechkin's 700th career point.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:19 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Aaron Volpatti, Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Canes, Joey Crabb, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 02:08 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Michal Neuvirth will start in net Thursday against Carolina
By Eric Detweiler
Adam Oates plans to start Michal Neuvirth in net on Thursday against the Hurricanes.

By Eric Detweiler  |  02:08 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Michal Neuvirth, Philipp Grubauer

Posted at 06:36 PM ET, 03/10/2013

Braden Holtby pulled after allowing three goals in loss to Rangers
By Katie Carrera
Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby on his game after allowing three goals on 19 shots: "It has to be better, simple as that."

By Katie Carrera  |  06:36 PM ET, 03/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Rangers, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Mike Green skates, Philipp Grubauer practices with Capitals (updated)
By Katie Carrera
News and notes from Capitals practice.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:25 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Line combinations, Marcus Johansson, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Green, Practice update

Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Michal Neuvirth sick, Capitals recall Philipp Grubauer (updated)
By Katie Carrera
Michal Neuvirth is sick once again so the Capitals have recalled prospect Philipp Grubauer.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:14 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Call-ups, Caps-Panthers, Michal Neuvirth, Philipp Grubauer

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Capitals recall Philipp Grubauer, Michal Neuvirth sick
By Katie Carrera
With Michal Neuvirth ill, the Capitals have recalled prospect Philipp Grubauer. He'll likely serve as Braden Holtby's backup against the Flyers.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:05 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Call-ups, Caps-Flyers, Michal Neuvirth, Philipp Grubauer

Posted at 02:40 PM ET, 02/09/2013

George McPhee on Michal Neuvirth, Braden Holtby: 'They can both play better'
By Katie Carrera
General Manager George McPhee says the Capitals needs better performances from goaltenders Michal Neuvirth and Braden Holtby.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:40 PM ET, 02/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, George McPhee, Goaltenders, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 12:29 AM ET, 02/08/2013

Coach Adam Oates explains goaltender switch against Penguins
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals first-year coach explains why he pulled starter Michal Neuvirth against Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:29 AM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Pens, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 09:50 AM ET, 02/06/2013

One-timers: Capitals searching for answers
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals' 3-2 loss to Toronto.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:50 AM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Leafs, Karl Alzner, Marcus Johansson, Michal Neuvirth, One timers, Tom Poti

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 02/05/2013

Neuvirth will start vs. Toronto, Ovechkin talks about scoring woes
By Mark Giannotto
Capitals Coach Adam Oates will go with Michal Neuvirth in net Tuesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

By Mark Giannotto  |  12:04 PM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Leafs, Michal Neuvirth, Phil Kessel

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 02/02/2013

Braden Holtby to start against Penguins
By Katie Carrera
Goaltender Braden Holtby will face the Penguins for the first time in his career Sunday.

By Katie Carrera  |  04:47 PM ET, 02/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Pens, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 02/01/2013

Braden Holtby will start vs. Flyers (updated)
By Mark Giannotto
The 22-year-old netminder will get his first start since Jan. 22.

By Mark Giannotto  |  11:35 AM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Brooks Laich, Jack Hillen, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 02:32 PM ET, 01/31/2013

Michal Neuvirth brings 'stability' to struggling Caps
By Katie Carrera
Goaltender Braden Holtby says Michal Neuvirth "deserves" to play and understands why the Capitals are rolling with the 24-year-old Czech.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:32 PM ET, 01/31/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Leafs, Goalies, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 01/30/2013

One-timers: Caps' strong start dampened by tough finish in Ottawa
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals loss to Ottawa.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:04 PM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Sens, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault, Matt Hendricks, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 01/28/2013

One-timers: Have the Capitals found line combinations that might stick?
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals’ first win.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:28 AM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Sabres, Joel Ward, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 01:18 AM ET, 01/26/2013

Michal Neuvirth keeps Caps afloat against Devils
By Katie Carrera
While they didn't win in New Jersey, the Capitals got a stand out performance from goaltender Michal Neuvirth.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:18 AM ET, 01/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Devils, Joel Ward, Karl Alzner, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 02:44 PM ET, 01/23/2013

Michal Neuvirth ready to face Canadiens
By Katie Carrera
Neuvirth will make his first start of the season on Thursday.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:44 PM ET, 01/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Habs, Goaltenders, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 01:39 PM ET, 01/14/2013

Oates expects both Holtby and Neuvirth to play a lot in shortened season
By Katie Carrera
Coach Adam Oates talks a bit about how he plans on using the goaltenders.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:39 PM ET, 01/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Goaltenders, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 10:41 AM ET, 01/12/2013

Michal Neuvirth, Wojtek Wolski join Capitals skate
By Katie Carrera
Most of the Capitals take part in one final informal workout before the start of training camp Sunday.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:41 AM ET, 01/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michal Neuvirth, Training Camp, Wojtek Wolski

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 11/23/2012

Troy Brouwer frustrated by comments from Roman Hamrlik and Michal Neuvirth
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals' alternate NHLPA representative does not agree with his two teammates' views about the NHL lockout.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:12 AM ET, 11/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michal Neuvirth, NHL lockout, Roman Hamrlik, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 08:15 PM ET, 03/29/2012

Tomas Vokoun leaves Capitals-Bruins game with injury
By Katie Carrera
Goalie Tomas Vokoun leaves Thursday’s game in Boston because of an injury. It’s likely Vokoun aggravated the groin strain he has battled since late February.

By Katie Carrera  |  08:15 PM ET, 03/29/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Capitals Insider | Tags:  Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 02/14/2012

Hunter: If Neuvirth ‘was standing on his head every night,’ Holtby wouldn’t have started against San Jose
By Katie Carrera
Coach Dale Hunter offers a more candid explanation for why Braden Holtby started over Michal Neuvirth.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:05 PM ET, 02/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 02/13/2012

Michal Neuvirth likely to start against San Jose
By Katie Carrera
Michal Neuvirth is the likely starter for the Capitals tonight against San Jose.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:11 AM ET, 02/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 02/02/2012

Michal Neuvirth’s ordinary night in Florida
By Katie Carrera
Michal Neuvirth wasn’t horrible against the Florida Panthers but he was most decidely ordinary.

By Katie Carrera  |  09:57 AM ET, 02/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 12:50 AM ET, 02/11/2010

Caps suffer loss, injuries in Montreal
By Tarik El-Bashir
Tonight's 6-5 overtime loss at Bell Centre was a bit of a disaster for the Caps' defense and for sportswriters scrambling on snow deadlines. Since it's so late and the wireless here is on the fritz, I have to be really brief. Check out my web-only gamer, which has...

By Tarik El-Bashir  |  12:50 AM ET, 02/11/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bruce Boudreau, Canadiens, Capitals, Josh Gorges, Michal Neuvirth, Tom Poti

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 02/10/2010

Boudreau: 'The minute I relax is the minute they relax'
By Tarik El-Bashir
Washington's Michal Neuvirth and Montreal's Carey Price each came off the ice first during their respective morning skates, so it looks like they'll be your starting netminders tonight at Bell Centre as the Caps look to tie the second-longest winning streak in NHL history. The big news this morning was...

By Tarik El-Bashir  |  01:35 PM ET, 02/10/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Bruce Boudreau, Jason Chimera, Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Green, Montreal Canadiens, Quintin Laing, Semyon Varlamov

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 02/09/2010

To beat the snow, Caps seek shelter in... Canada?
By Mark Giannotto
It's not often an escape from winter weather involves a trip up to Canada, but that's exactly the situation in which the Capitals find themselves. The team held an early 9 a.m. practice in order to catch a flight to Montreal before the D.C. area is hit with another heavy...

By Mark Giannotto  |  11:51 AM ET, 02/09/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Bruce Boudreau, Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Green, Semyon Varlamov

Posted at 09:35 PM ET, 02/05/2010

Caps push win streak to 13
By Gene Wang
Alex Ovechkin scored a goal in his fourth straight game. (John McDonnell/The Washington Post) The Capitals extended their franchise-record winning streak to 13 games tonight with a 5-2 victory over Atlanta at Verizon Center. Nicklas Backstrom scored the go-ahead goal at 15 minutes 29 seconds of the second period,...

By Gene Wang  |  09:35 PM ET, 02/05/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, Atlanta Thrashers, Jason Chimera, Michal Neuvirth, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 12:44 PM ET, 02/03/2010

Michal Neuvirth injured
By Lindsay Applebaum
Tim Leone, who covers the AHL's Hershey Bears for The Patriot-News, reports that Caps goalie Michal Neuvirth has a lower-body injury: Bears head coach Mark French said Tuesday that Neuvirth was scheduled to start Wednesday's game at Norfolk. Now he has been ruled out with a lower body injury. The...

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  12:44 PM ET, 02/03/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 11:19 AM ET, 01/29/2010

Brooks Laich: 'We can't let down'
By Gene Wang
The Capitals had a short morning skate at KCI today, and while the mood was predictably upbeat in the locker room, there remained uncertainty surrounding who would be starting in goal tonight against Florida. Jose Theodore, who suffered a hip flexor Tuesday night against the New York Islanders, participated and...

By Gene Wang  |  11:19 AM ET, 01/29/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Florida Panthers, Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 01/27/2010

Michal Neuvirth to start against Ducks
By Mark Giannotto
With goalie Jose Theodore sidelined, Michal Neuvirth, who stopped all 11 shots he faced in relief last night against the Islanders, will be between the pipes tonight against the Anaheim Ducks. In his last start against the Coyotes Saturday, Neuvirth stopped 28 of the 30 shots he faced in a...

By Mark Giannotto  |  01:34 PM ET, 01/27/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Anaheim Ducks, Braden Holtby, Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 10:02 AM ET, 01/27/2010

Goalie update: Braden Holtby arrives at Kettler
By Mark Giannotto
Michal Neuvirth and Braden Holtby were two of the first players on the ice this morning here at Kettler. They're out there right now with Quintin Laing, Brian Pothier, John Erskine, Jeff Schultz and Tyler Sloan. Coach Bruce Boudreau followed them out shortly thereafter, telling me, "you're not gonna get...

By Mark Giannotto  |  10:02 AM ET, 01/27/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Jose Theodore, Karl Alzner, Michal Neuvirth, Semyon Varlamov

Posted at 10:14 PM ET, 01/23/2010

Neuvirth settles in after uneven start
By Gene Wang
With Jose Theodore having played exceptionally well over the past handful of games, Michal Neuvirth was becoming almost a forgotten figure in the Washington Capitals' goaltending rotation. But then Coach Bruce Boudreau decided to go with Neuvirth for Saturday's game against Phoenix, following the thinking that he wanted to keep...

By Gene Wang  |  10:14 PM ET, 01/23/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Michal Neuvirth, Phoenix Coyotes

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 01/15/2010

Theodore to start, Semin might be sidelined
By Tarik El-Bashir
Coach Bruce Boudreau said he plans to tap Jose Theodore to start tonight against the Maple Leafs as a reward for the veteran's impressive performance in relief of Michal Neuvirth on Wednesday night. The rest of the Caps' lineup, though, is unclear because of Alexander Semin's undisclosed injury. If the...

By Tarik El-Bashir  |  12:04 PM ET, 01/15/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alexander Semin, Jeff Schultz, Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth, Mike Green, Semyon Varlamov, Toronto Maple Leafs

Posted at 03:29 PM ET, 01/14/2010

Bruce Boudreau on Semyon Varlamov: 'Every day it's getting better'
By Lindsay Applebaum
(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) Here's a quick update from Post reporter Gene Wang, who got Coach Bruce Boudreau on the phone for a bit today to chat about the goalie situation and tomorrow's game against the Leafs: The Capitals are coming off consecutive road games in which their goaltending...

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  03:29 PM ET, 01/14/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jose Theodore, Michal Neuvirth, Semyon Varlamov, Toronto Maple Leafs

Posted at 01:54 PM ET, 01/11/2010

Erskine 'questionable' and other notes
By Tarik El-Bashir
The Caps just completed a brisk practice at the Lightning's facility in Brandon, Fla. This was one of those weird road practices where the players got dressed at the game rink, bussed to the practice rink, then bussed right back. That means there wasn't much time for post-practice interviews, but...

By Tarik El-Bashir  |  01:54 PM ET, 01/11/2010 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  John Erskine, Michal Neuvirth, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tom Poti