Cardinals have been eliminated from postseason contention, but as Murray put it, that doesn’t change the approach. “I love this game. I take pride in every snap I play

The 30-year-old allowed four goals on 31 shots against the Washington Capitals in his second NHL game since Apr. 2, 2023. After John Tavares opened the scoring in the game for Toronto, Washington's Andrew Mangiapane tied the game less than two minutes later.

Murray turned aside 27 of 31 shots faced during Saturday's 5-2 home loss to the Capitals. Murray is still searching for his first win of the season after allowing at least three goals in each of his first two starts since being recalled following the injury to Anthony Stolarz (knee).