The Washington Capitals placed Michal Neuvirth on injured reserve Monday after the goalie suffered a right leg injury during warm-ups Friday.
According to the Washington Post, Neuvirth, who was expected to start the game in net against the Canadiens but stepped on a puck before the game and slipped, injuring his leg.
“My understanding is he stood on a puck as he first came out,” Caps coach Adam Oates told the paper. “Lights come on, he went out, stepped on a puck.”
In his stead Friday, normal starter Braden Holtby was thrust into action, and video coach Brett Leonhardt was briefly signed to act as Holtby's backup.
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The team has since called up Phillipp Grubauer to replace Neuvirth on the roster.
Neuvirth has appeared in seven games this season, compiling a record of 2-3-1.
