Michal Neuvirth is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft and made his NHL debut in 2008.
Neuvirth spent the majority of his early career with the Capitals, where he served as a backup goaltender to Braden Holtby. He played a key role in the Capitals' playoff run in 2011, where he won four games and had a .946 save percentage.
In 2015, Neuvirth signed with the Buffalo Sabres as a free agent, where he played for one season before being traded to the New York Islanders. He then signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2016, where he played for three seasons.
Throughout his career, Neuvirth has been known for his strong play in the playoffs, as well as his ability to make acrobatic saves. He has also struggled with injuries, which have limited his playing time at times.
In total, Neuvirth played in 234 NHL games, with a record of 99-67-21. He had a career save percentage of .912 and a goals against average of 2.69. He also played in 17 playoff games, with a record of 7-6 and a save percentage of .921.
Neuvirth announced his retirement from professional hockey in 2020, citing health concerns as the reason for his decision. Despite his early retirement, he will be remembered as a talented goaltender who played an important role on several NHL teams throughout his career.
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