Capitals' Darcy Kuemper: Gets hook Friday

Kuemper allowed four goals on 22 shots before being replaced by Charlie Lindgren to begin the third period in Friday's 7-6 shootout win over the Hurricanes.

It was a tough night for the goalies in general, but at least Kuemper managed to avoid taking a loss after exiting the game with Washington facing a 4-3 deficit heading into the second intermission. It was only Kuemper's third start since Feb. 20, and he's done little to show that he deserves an increased workload, giving up 14 goals on 80 shots (.825 save percentage) in those three outings.