Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth leaves the game after being injured when Florida Panthers left wing Marco Sturm crashes into him in the second period in Washington on Thursday, April 5, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) comes out of the game after being injured when Florida Panthers left wing Marco Sturm (16) crashes into him in the second period at the Verizon Center, Washington, D.C., Thursday, April 5, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
Michal Neuvirth allowed three goals on 26 shots Monday in the Capitals' loss at the Lightning. (Associated Press)
Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth, center, of the Czech Republic, looks for a shot between teammate John Carlson, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning's Brett Connolly during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 2, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth went 13-13-5 with a 2.82 goals-against average and .903 save percentage last season. (AP Photo/Paul J. Bereswill)
Washington Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun left the game late in the first period with a groin injury. He was replaced by Michal Neuvirth, who made 19 saves in the 3-2 shootout win over the Bruins. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth is 11-12-5 while serving primarily in a backup role. (Associated Press)
Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth lies on the ice as Winnipeg Jets center Bryan Little, right wing Blake Wheeler and left wing Andrew Ladd celebrate Little's during the second period Friday, March 23, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) block a shot during the first period of an NHL game against Toronto, Sunday, March 11, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
