WASHINGTON-- Goaltender Philipp Grubauer made his 25th birthday memorable with 32 saves for the Washington Capitals in a 3-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres at Verizon Center on Friday.
It was a special win for Grubauer, the Capitals backup goaltender, because his father, Peter, and mother, Susi, were visiting from Germany and saw him play in an NHL game in person for the first time.
"I'm glad they saw me play and they saw me get the win," Grubauer said. "It's even more important for us to get those two points."
Philipp Grubauer gets special win for Capitals
With parents in attendance for first time, goalie makes 32 saves against Sabres
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