Caps' Philipp Grubauer will be handle goalie duties versus Lightning
The Washington Capitals are giving backup goalie Philipp Grubauer the start in goal on Monday.
Grubauer is making his first appearance of the season after Braden Holtby was in goal the first two games. Grubauer was solid last season for the Caps, posting a 2.03 goals against average, .926 save percentage, and 3 shutouts in 24 games played in 2016-17.
Our models project Grubauer for 2.4 goals allowed, 26.8 saves, and a 57.0% chance of winning for 19.2 FanDuel points on Monday.