Braden Holtby News
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Washington Capitals
Holtby vs. Lundvist in Game 7.
Holtby stopped all but one of the 29 shots he faced last night. He was good yet again but Lundqvist was just a little bit better. He will go head-to-head with 'King' Henrik again tonight in Game 7.
May 13, 2013, 11:43 a.m.
No lineup changes for #Caps in Game 6, coach Adam Oates said.
Holtby allowed one goal on 25 shots in the 2-1 overtime win in Game 5. The Capitals peppered Lundqvist and it paid off in overtime. They will look to close out the series this afternoon in New York.
May 12, 2013, 2:54 p.m.
Henrik Lundqvist (2-2, 2.44 GAA) vs. Braden Holtby (2-2, 2.20 GAA) as #NYR and #Capitals take ice for Game 5 warmups.
Holtby allowed four goals on 34 shots and was bested by Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers 4-3. He only allowed one goal in the first two games of the series combined (at home), but has allowed eight in the last two (on the road). They Head back to Washington tonight where Holtby will look to get the Capitals back on track.
May 10, 2013, 7:10 p.m.
Holtby in goal for the Capitals.
Holtby allowed four goals on 30 shots in the Game 3 loss in New York. He was stellar through the first two games of the series so I would expect him to bounce back in Game 4 as the Capitals look to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-7.
May 8, 2013, 7:03 p.m.
Holtby will start for the Capitals.
Holtby stopped all 24 shots in a Game 2 shutout win over the Rangers. He has been great through the first two games of the series. His 0.47 GAA and .983 SV% both rank first amongst goalies in the playoffs. A win tonight will give the Caps a 3-0 lead and a stranglehold on the series.
May 6, 2013, 3:29 p.m.
Holtby vs. Lundqvist.
Holtby was excellent in Game 1 stopping 35 of 36 shots in the 3-1 win over the Rangers. He out-duled 'King' Henrik in the first game and will need to do that in each game for the Capitals to come out on top.
May 4, 2013, 11:33 a.m.
Holtby starts for the Capitals.
Holtby is entering the playoffs on a tear. He is 17-5-1 with a 2.22 GAA and .931 SV% in his last 23 starts. He will see the New York Rangers in the first round. He was 1-2-0 with a 2.71 GAA and .923 SV% in three starts vs. the Rangers this season.
May 2, 2013, 11:58 a.m.
Braden Holtby will start for Caps vs. Bruins Saturday.
Oates said he asked Holtby which of final two games he preferred to play.
April 26, 2013, 3:32 p.m.
Holtby to start vs. Jets.
Holtby has been great lately. He has won seven of his last eight starts and has the Capitals currently in the playoffs. This is the biggest game of the Caps season because with a regulation win over the Jets they will clinch the Southeast division and the third seed in the East. Holtby should make for a good start.
April 23, 2013, 11:01 a.m.
Braden Holtby will get the start tonight
Holtby continues to lead the Capitals to their impressive finish to the regular season.
April 20, 2013, 11:32 a.m.
Craig Anderson gets the start for Sens, Braden Holtby for Caps.
Holtby is 10-1-1 in his last 12 for a red hot Caps squad.
April 18, 2013, 2:02 p.m.
Holtby was first off the ice at the morning skate indicating he will start Tuesday.
Holtby has won his last 5 starts.
April 16, 2013, 10:46 a.m.
Holtby starts for Washington.
Holtby was great on Thursday. He stopped 43 of 44 shots he faced in a 3-1 win over the Canes. He will be back in goal tonight vs. an up-and-down lightning team. He has played well as of late, winning five of his last six with a 2.59 GAA and .920 SV%. He should make for a good start.
April 13, 2013, 10:45 a.m.
Braden Holtby will be back in net for the #Caps tonight vs Canes.
Holtby was given a break in the Capitals last two games. He will be back between the pipes tonight for the first time since last Saturday, so he should be well rested. He will take on the Hurricanes tonight, who have completely eliminated themselves from playoff contention. Holtby should make for a good start tonight.
April 11, 2013, 10:50 a.m.
Braden Holtby to make an 11th straight start, will face the Panthers tonight. #Caps
The Capitals are hot right now. Holtby is 5-1-1 with a 2.49 GAA and .919 SV% in his last seven starts over the last two fantasy weeks. He has a good matchup tonight vs. the Panthers, who he is 3-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .933 SV% against this season.
April 6, 2013, 12:34 p.m.
