Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Allows four goals in road loss
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Grubauer allowed four goals on just 23 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 road loss against the Blackhawks.
Grubauer was back in goal after dealing with an undisclosed injury which forced him out for two games. He didn't have his best showing, allowing four even-strength goals. However, he was able to pick up the secondary assist on Alex Wennberg's shorthanded tally late in the first period for a little bit of a bonus. Grubauer and the Kraken will look to get back on track Thursday night against the Maple Leafs.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Returns to crease Tuesday
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Grubauer (undisclosed) will guard the road goal Tuesday versus Chicago, per Alison Lukan of Root Sports.
Grubauer, who will return from a two-game absence, has posted a 5-6-0 record this season with a 3.36 GAA and an .885 save percentage in 12 appearances. The Blackhawks rank 29th in the league this campaign with 2.58 goals per contest.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Going on road trip
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Grubauer (undisclosed) will travel with the Kraken on the team's upcoming road trip, per Mike Benton of the Kraken Audio Network.
Per Benton, Grubauer, who has missed the past two games, was on the ice before Saturday's practice. If Grubauer is able to return for Tuesday's contest against Chicago, Chris Driedger will be returned to AHL Coachella Valley.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Unavailable Friday
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Grubauer (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against the Canucks, per the NHL's media site.
Grubauer has now missed the last two games for Seattle while dealing with a mystery injury. The 31-year-old is 5-6-0 with an .885 save percentage through 12 games this season. Joey Daccord will start Friday while Chris Driedger serves as the backup.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Won't play Wednesday
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Grubauer (undisclosed) has been labeled day-to-day and won't be an option against the Sharks on Wednesday, Alison Lukan of Root Sports reports.
Grubauer has given up two or more goals in all 12 of his appearances this season, registering a 3.35 GAA and an .885 save percentage over that span. With the German netminder sidelined, Joey Daccord figures to start against the Sharks on Wednesday while Chris Driedger serves as the No. 2 option.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Deemed day-to-day
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Grubauer (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after being injured in the first period of Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to Calgary, per Sound of Hockey.
Coach Dave Hakstol said Tuesday that there's "a good chance" that Chris Driedger will be brought up from AHL Coachella Valley ahead of Wednesday's contest versus San Jose. If Grubauer, who didn't practice Tuesday, isn't available to suit up versus the Sharks, Joey Daccord will probably be between the pipes.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Quick hook Monday
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Grubauer stopped five of seven shots in the first period of Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Flames.
Grubauer was run into by Martin Pospisil during the opening frame, which may have played a part in the netminder's early exit. Nonetheless, Grubauer was on the bench for most of the rest of the contest, aside from being absent at the start of the second period. If the Kraken don't call up a goalie from AHL Coachella Valley before Wednesday's game versus the Sharks, it's safe to assume the 31-year-old Grubauer is okay. He's at a 5-6-0 record with a 3.35 GAA and an .885 save percentage after not being included in the decision Monday.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: First goalie off Monday
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Grubauer was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, per Sound of Hockey, indicating he'll be in goal against the Flames at home.
Grubauer is sporting a 5-2-0 record in his last seven appearances despite a 3.42 GAA and an .884 save percentage in that span. Even with his subpar numbers, the 31-year-old netminder will likely continue to start ahead of Joey Daccord, especially if Grubauer can keep doing enough to pick up wins.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Holds on for win
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Grubauer allowed three goals on 24 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.
Grubauer picked up his third win in his last four outings, but it was again a struggle. He allowed a goal in each period, but he held on late to secure the victory. He's allowed at least three goals in all but two of his appearances this season, playing to a 5-6-0 record with a 3.27 GAA and an .889 save percentage over 11 starts. The Kraken's next game is against Calgary on Monday.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Set to face Canucks
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Grubauer is slated to guard the road crease against Vancouver on Saturday, Sound Of Hockey reports.
Grubauer has a 4-6-0 record, 3.30 GAA and .890 save percentage in 10 contests with the Kraken this campaign. He's surrendered at least three goals in each of his last four outings. It'll be tough for him to bounce back against the Canucks, who lead the league offensively with 4.24 goals per game.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Picks up shootout win
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Grubauer stopped 21 of 24 shots in the Kraken's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders on Thursday.
Grubauer allowed a goal in each period with two of the goals coming on the power play. This game was Grubauer's first start since Nov. 11 versus Edmonton, a game in which he was pulled, and marks the sixth time in his last seven starts that he has allowed at least three goals. With both Grubauer and Joey Daccord struggling to start the season, Seattle should continue to run the hotter hand in net. Grubauer's next start could come Saturday against Vancouver.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Starting Thursday
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Grubauer will guard the home goal Thursday versus the Islanders, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
Grubauer was chased from Saturday's loss to the Oilers after allowing four goals on 17 shots in the first period. Joey Daccord started the last two games but allowed nine goals in that span, so Grubauer will get a chance to reclaim the crease. The Islanders are winless in their last six games (0-4-2).
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Chased from Saturday's loss
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Grubauer gave up four goals on 17 shots in the first period of Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers.
Grubauer didn't get much help from his defense, as the Oilers set the tone early. Joey Daccord stopped all nine shots he faced over the final two periods in relief of Grubauer, who dropped to 3-6-0 on the year. Grubauer has added a 3.37 GAA and an .891 save percentage through nine starts. He's generally struggled versus Edmonton and excelled against Colorado, so it's possible Grubauer may face the Avalanche on Monday before ceding the crease to Daccord for Wednesday's rematch with the Oilers.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Facing Oilers
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Grubauer will defend the home crease versus Edmonton on Saturday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.
Grubauer has won three of his last four starts and is 3-5-0 with a 3.01 GAA and .900 save percentage overall. He faced the Oilers only once last season, giving up three goals on 10 shots before he was pulled before the midway mark of the second period in a 6-4 loss. The Oilers are struggling this season, as they are tied for last place in the NHL standings with only five points in 12 games.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Picks up win in Colorado
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Grubauer stopped 23 of 26 shots in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Avalanche.
Grubauer let a 3-1 lead slip away, but Oliver Bjorkstrand won it for the Kraken with 32 seconds left in regulation. While it wasn't a stellar performance on the scoresheet, Grubauer was solid when he needed to be, earning his third win in his last four outings. He's now 3-5-0 with a 3.01 GAA and a .900 save percentage through eight starts this season. The Kraken return home for Saturday's game against the slow-starting Oilers.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Set to start Thursday
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Grubauer is slated to face his ex-teammates in Colorado on Thursday, Kate Shefte of The Seattle Times reports.
Grubauer played three seasons with the Avalanche before inking a six-year, $35.4 million contract in July of 2021 with the Kraken. Grubauer is 2-5-0 with a 3.01 GAA and a .902 save percentage this year. It is his best save percentage since he's been with the Kraken as he had an .889 and .895 save percentage in his last two seasons. He will face the Avalanche, who have scored 38 times in just 11 contests this season.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Falters in loss
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Grubauer stopped 25 of 29 shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Flames. The last two goals were empty-netters.
Grubauer performed well in the first two periods, but he gave up a tough pair of goals early in the third, and the Kraken failed to bounce back. This was just the second time in seven appearances that Grubauer has allowed four or more goals, though he's rarely been dominant between the pipes. He's at a 2-5-0 record with a 3.01 GAA and a .902 save percentage through seven starts. Grubauer's started three games in a row, but Joey Daccord may be due for some playing time Tuesday in Arizona.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Wins again Thursday
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Grubauer stopped 32 of 34 shots in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Predators.
Grubauer opened the season with four straight losses, but he's bounced back with a win in each of his last two starts. The Kraken were able to erase an early deficit and respond quickly to a tying goal in the second period to take control. Grubauer is now at 2-4-0 with a 2.83 GAA and a .909 save percentage through six outings. Joey Daccord was pushing Grubauer for time before, so it's unclear how the workload will be distributed if they're both playing well.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Set to face Predators
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Grubauer is slated to start in Thursday's home contest versus Nashville, per Scott Malone of Root Sports.
Grubauer stopped 34 of 37 shots in a 4-3 overtime win over Tampa Bay on Monday, bringing an end to his season-opening four-game losing streak. In addition to his 1-4-0 record, he has a 3.00 GAA and a .901 save percentage through five appearances this season. The Predators rank 22nd offensively with 2.78 goals per game in 2023-24.
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Kraken's Philipp Grubauer: Makes 34 saves in victory
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Grubauer kicked out 34 of 37 shots in a 4-3 overtime win over Tampa Bay on Monday.
Grubauer got Seattle's last three contests off with Joey Daccord getting those starts instead. Grubauer has been underwhelming with a 1-4-0 record, 3.00 GAA and .901 save percentage in five games this season. Daccord's done better thus far, so -- even after Grubauer's win over the Lightning -- it wouldn't be surprising if the Kraken went back to Daccord for Thursday's home contest against Nashville.
