Grubauer to Start for Germany in Olympic Quarter-Finals vs. Slovakia

Seattle Kraken netminder Philipp Grubauer will start for Germany against Slovakia in the 2026 Winter Olympics Quarter-Finals on Wednesday. Grubauer has been terrific at the Games, posting a 2-1 record with a .934 save percentage, allowing six goals on 91 shots. He made 30 saves in Tuesday's 5-1 win over France. Slovakia, having won Group B, presents a tough challenge, requiring Grubauer to be at his best.