Capitals' Grubauer replaces Andersen on Europe's World Cup roster

Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer has been named to Team Europe's World Cup of Hockey roster, replacing Frederik Andersen, the Capitals announced Tuesday.

Andersen - who was traded to the Maple Leafs in June - suffered an upper-body injury in pre-Olympic qualifying, and was given a three-to-four week recovery period.

Grubauer, meanwhile, joins New York Islanders tandem Jaroslav Halak and Thomas Greiss in a battle for Europe's starting job.

The 24-year-old has represented his native Germany once at the IIHF World Championship, along with two World Junior Championships.

Last season with the Capitals, Grubauer went 8-9-1, posting a 2.32 goals-against-average with a .918 save percentage.

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