PHILIPP GRUBAUER NEWS

Steady to take series lead Grubauer stopped 26 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 5.

Impact The Kraken had decent control of the game for the first two periods, and they held on in the third to get the win. The goals against Grubauer were the product of a turnover and a twice-deflected shot. He's now won three of five games against his former team in the first round, adding a 2.61 GAA and a .918 save percentage. Grubauer will likely be between the pipes with a chance to send the Kraken to the second round if they can win in Friday's Game 6.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up overtime win Grubauer stopped 20 of 22 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 4.

Impact Grubauer finally got some structure from the defense in front of him. He still had to make some big saves, especially after Mikko Rantanen scored twice in the second period to tie the game. Grubauer is now 2-2 with 11 goals allowed on 131 shots over four games in the playoffs. The 31-year-old will likely get the nod once again in a pivotal Game 5 in Colorado on Wednesday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First off ahead of Game 4 Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Scott Malone of Root Sports reports, indicating he will defend the home net Monday against Colorado in Game 4.

Impact Grubauer surrendered five goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche. He has a 1-2 record this postseason, having permitted nine goals on 109 shots. Colorado ranks second in the first round of the playoffs with 36.7 shots per game.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First off ahead of Game 3 Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate Saturday, Scott Malone of Root Sports reports, indicating he will start against the visiting Avalanche in Game 3.

Impact Grubauer is coming off a 38-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Colorado. He has only surrendered four goals on 76 shots through the first two games of Seattle's first-round series versus the Avalanche.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start Thursday Grubauer is expected to guard the road crease against Colorado in Game 2 on Thursday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Grubauer saved 34 of 35 shots to lead Seattle to a 3-1 victory over the Avalanche in the series opener. He was a mixed bag overall in the regular season, posting a 2.85 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 39 outings, but he's been on a roll lately, stopping 130 of 137 shots over his last six appearances. Colorado was tied for the 10th-ranked offense during the regular season with 3.34 goals per game.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can't withstand pressure Grubauer stopped 38 of 41 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.

Impact Grubauer was steady for a second straight game, but a pair of goals in a span of 48 seconds in the second period quickly erased the Kraken's two-goal lead. Devon Toews then added a third tally on a rebound in the third period to complete the comeback for the Avalanche. The good news for the Kraken is that Grubauer's play is helping them keep pace in a series that's tied at one game apiece. They'll head home for the next two contests, though Climate Pledge Arena hasn't been friendly to Grubauer this season -- he went 8-9-2 with a 3.06 GAA and an .886 save percentage in 22 outings on home ice.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken goalie Philipp Grubauer has already flipped playoff narrative Goaltending can quickly swing even the most glaringly mismatched of NHL playoff series and the Kraken are hoping for just that after Philipp...

APRIL 19, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Philipp Grubauer 'was a stud back there' for Kraken in stellar Game 1 showing Goaltender Philipp Grubauer turned in the kind of performance that inspires optimism and changes minds in the Kraken's Game 1 win.

APRIL 19, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Kraken make successful playoff debut, stun Avalanche 3-1

Alex Wennberg had a goal and an assist, Philipp Grubauer stopped 34 shots and the Seattle Kraken made a successful playoff debut by beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Color...

APRIL 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First off ahead of Game 1 Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports, indicating he will start Game 1 in Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact Grubauer posted a 17-14-4 record this season with a 2.85 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 39 games played. He went 1-0-1 versus the Avalanche in three 2022-23 appearances, stopping 64 of 69 shots.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in Game 1 win Grubauer stopped 34 of 35 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 1.

Impact Grubauer, facing his former team and the defending champions, provided an excellent performance in Game 1. Considering the Kraken's defensive structure doesn't often lead to many shots allowed, he posted a poor .895 save percentage over 39 games this season despite a reasonable 2.85 GAA. He'll likely continue to need to be strong in goal to give the Kraken any chance to pull off a first-round upset.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche begin Cup defense against playoff newcomer Kraken

The Colorado Avalanche begin the quest to defend their Stanley Cup title against the Seattle Kraken, an expansion team that made remarkable improvement from their inaugural season...

APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vegas claims Pacific Division crown with 3-1 win over Kraken

Alec Martinez broke a tie midway through the second period and the Vegas Golden Knights won their third Pacific Division title with a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken in the reg...

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes tough loss Grubauer stopped 16 of 18 shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Grubauer didn't get much help from his teammates, as both goals he surrendered were in part due to defensive failures. Since the start of March, Grubauer is 9-3-1 with a 2.43 GAA and an .898 save percentage. His regular-season record is 17-14-4 with a 2.85 GAA and an .895 save percentage. The Kraken remain excellent at suppressing shots, giving up just 27 per game, but they'll need sharper goaltending to avoid an early playoff exit.

APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Golden Knights Grubauer will get the home crease versus Vegas on Thursday, Kraken radio announcer Mike Benton reports.

Impact Grubauer has won his last three starts, giving up only four goals on 73 shots. Grubauer is 17-13-4 with a 2.87 GAA and .895 save percentage this season. Grubauer faced the Golden Knights on Nov. 25, stopping 20 shots in a 4-2 victory.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken win 5th straight, reach 100 points, top Coyotes 4-1

Jared McCann scored his 40th goal of the season and the Seattle Kraken reached the 100-point mark in their second NHL season, beating the Arizona Coyotes 4-1 on Monday night

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sweeps season series versus Arizona Grubauer stopped 22 of 23 shots in Monday's 4-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Grubauer got the nod in all three games versus the Coyotes over the last eight days. He delivered excellent results with three wins, allowing four goals on 73 shots in those outings. For the season, Grubauer improved to 17-13-4 with a 2.93 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 38 appearances. The 31-year-old may get Tuesday's game in Vegas off, but he'll likely close out the regular season at home versus the Golden Knights on Thursday.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Coyotes Grubauer was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, Piper Shaw of Root Sports reports, indicating he will start Monday's road game against Arizona.

Impact Grubauer has a 16-13-4 record this season with a 2.93 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 37 appearances. He has stopped 47 of 50 shots in two wins over the Coyotes this year. Arizona sits 27th in the league this campaign with 2.75 goals per game.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken beat Blackhawks 7-3 for 4th straight victory

Jordan Eberle, Jared McCann and Daniel Sprong each had a goal and an assist and the Seattle Kraken beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victo...

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays third period Grubauer stopped all 11 shots he faced in the third period of Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Martin Jones appeared to suffer a hand injury late in the second period while making a save. It's unclear if the Kraken are just being cautious with Jones, but Grubauer was able to step in and steady the team after a choppy first 40 minutes. Grubauer remains at 16-13-4 with a 2.93 GAA and an .893 save percentage through 37 outings this season. If Jones is out for any length of time, Grubauer figures to fill a full-time starting role, especially in the postseason.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kraken clinch first playoff berth, beat Coyotes 4-2

The Seattle Kraken clinched the first playoff berth in franchise history and set an NHL record for victories in an expansion team’s second season by beating the Arizona Coyotes 4-2

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steady in win Grubauer stopped 27 of 29 shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Grubauer gave up goals to Barrett Hayton and Laurent Dauphin in the contest, but it didn't stop him from beating the Coyotes in consecutive starts. The 31-year-old netminder improved to 16-13-4 with a 2.96 GAA and an .892 save percentage through 36 outings. His win Thursday clinched a playoff spot for the Kraken in the franchise's second season.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Arizona Grubauer will defend the home crease versus Arizona on Thursday.

Impact Grubauer started and won against Arizona on Monday, stopping 20 shots in an 8-1 victory. The win gave Grubauer a 15-13-4 record, to go with a 2.99 GAA and .890 save percentage. The Coyotes are 28th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.73 goals per contest.

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

McCann helps Kraken cruise past Coyotes 8-1

Jared McCann scored two goals in his 500th NHL game, helping the high-powered Seattle Kraken rout the Arizona Coyotes 8-1

APRIL 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cruises to win Grubauer stopped 20 of 21 shots in Monday's 8-1 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Grubauer had plenty of goal support in his first start in a week. He even got in on the fun, picking up a secondary helper on Jared McCann's second-period tally. The Coyotes weren't able to muster much of a response, allowing Grubauer to earn his seventh win in his last 11 games. For the season, he's up to 15-13-4 with a 2.99 GAA and an .890 save percentage through 35 contests. Martin Jones will likely start in Vancouver on Tuesday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see Grubauer handle Thursday's rematch with the Coyotes.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE