WASHINGTON -- Michal Neuvirth has defeated an impressive list of goaltenders in postseason series in his brief professional career, but Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers moves to the top of the list.
Neuvirth made 26 saves Saturday as the Washington Capitals closed out the Rangers in five games in this Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. It was the ninth postseason series Neuvirth has been a No. 1 goaltender for since leaving junior hockey and he's now 9-for-9.
"He's a great goalie," Caps defenseman John Carlson said. "I thought from Day One he was a great goalie. He just steps his game up every time he needs to. He's just one of those big-save goalies. When the momentum is going the other way he makes a big stop and we get it back. He's got a knack for the playoffs."
