Kraken Goaltender Philipp Grubauer Anticipated Starter for Germany at Olympics

Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer is expected to be the No.1 starter for Team Germany at the upcoming 2026 Men’s Winter Olympics Ice Hockey tournament. Germany is considered a formidable contender, with a top nine featuring seven current NHL players. Grubauer's strong play this season, marking a resurgence in his performance, will be a critical factor for the Germans. He is set to face his Kraken teammate, Oscar Fisker Molgaard, when Denmark plays Germany on Thursday.