Neuvirth

During Coach Bruce Boudreau's pre-game comments to the media, when asked if there was any particular reason why Michal Neuvirth would start against Atlanta he said: "No, [Neuvirth] is healthy and Varly played the last two games pretty well so ... change it up."

Dany Sabourin recalled, Varlamov day-to-day Katie Carrera 2010

Neuvirth is healthy after suffering from the flu this past week and Boudreau wanted to "change it up" after Semyon Varlamov played the past two games.

Michal Neuvirth to start against Thrashers Katie Carrera 2010

Neuvirth is 11-2-0 with a .930 save percentage and 2.12 goals against average when playing in the Phonebooth.

Preparing for the Boston Bruins Katie Carrera 2010

A goalie: Braden Holtby is listed as week-to-week with a lower body injury, so there is some likelihood the Caps will look to bring in a goalie at the trade deadline, in case Varlamov or Neuvirth suffers an injury.

Which Caps are on the trading block? 2011

After giving both Varlamov and Neuvirth starts at home last week, Coach Bruce Boudreau opted to go with the latter to kick off the important road trip tonight against Phoenix.

Boudreau on Varlamov, Neuvirth: 'They can be the tide-turners' Katie Carrera 2011

Both Michal Neuvirth and Braden Holtby are practicing as well.

Capitals' lines remain the same at Saturday practice 2011

Michal Neuvirth said his vision is back to normal after a piece of metal from his mask entered his eye during the first period of Monday's game in Tampa.

Mike Green taking his recovery slowly, no timetable for Nicklas Backstrom's return 2011

Michal Neuvirth posted his second consecutive shutout against the Penguins in 15 days in Washington's 1-0 win Monday night.

Number of the night from the Capitals' 1-0 win against Pittsburgh 2011

While it's more than likely both Neuvirth and Varlamov will play during this five-game trip, if either is in net for a big win that could get things trending in the right direction for Washington, don't be surprised if Boudreau goes with that goaltender.

Boudreau on Varlamov, Neuvirth: 'They can be the tide-turners' Katie Carrera 2011

In two starts last week, Neuvirth made 56 saves that were dampened by a pair of late goals that fueled San Jose's 2-0 win on Feb. 8.

Boudreau on Varlamov, Neuvirth: 'They can be the tide-turners' Katie Carrera 2011