Michal Neuvirth is expected to start in Washington's game on Friday. When the season began, Neuvirth and Tomas Vokoun were expected to compete with playing time. Then Neuvirth got injured and Vokoun established himself as the team's starter by posting a 2.36 GAA and .920 save percentage in nine starts. Neuvirth got some playing time in relief of Vokoun on October 29th, but this will be Neuvirth's first start since the season opener.