Tag Archives: Braden Holtby

Eastern Conference Showdown: Capitals at Lightning Goalie Matchup

Posted on March 16, 2019 by

As the Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning prepare for Saturday night’s “Beasts of the East” matchup, one of the marquee matchups to watch will be in the goal crease. The Capitals’ Braden Holtby and Lightning’s Andrei Vasilevskiy will man … Continue reading →

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Braden Holtby Ties Franchise Record For Shutouts

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

It wasn’t the prettiest of wins, but the Capitals managed to take care of business against the woefully depleted New Jersey Devils 3-0 Friday night at Capital One Arena. However, Capitals netminder Braden Holtby was sharp, pitching his third shutout … Continue reading →

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Capitals Braden Holtby Wins His 250th Game, Becoming the Second-Fastest Goalie Ever to Do So

Posted on March 6, 2019 by

Since his establishment as the Capitals’ starting netminder in 2012, Braden Holtby has compiled win upon win and in securing another victory in the Capitals’ 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night, he reached the 250-win plateau for … Continue reading →

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Images From Capitals Optional Practice Thursday at MedStar Capitals Iceplex [Photos]

Posted on February 28, 2019 by

The defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals held one final (optional) skate before departing for the Big Apple Thursday afternoon. The Capitals will face the New York Islanders Friday night at Nassau Coliseum in a battle for first place in … Continue reading →

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An Early Look At Capitals GM Brian MacLellan’s Summer To-Do List

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

Photo: Washington Times With 50 games of the regular season in the books, NoVa Caps takes a look at some of the NHL roster decisions Washington Capitals General Manager Brian MacLellan will have to make for 2019-20 when June and July … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Worried, You’re Worried.

Posted on January 26, 2019 by

 Ok, ok, let’s all just take a step back, have a nice deep breath and remember that this team won the Stanley Cup last year. Or have you forgot? 

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John Carlson Wins Hardest Shot Competition, Second Straight Capital to Do So

Posted on January 25, 2019 by

Photo: NHL While T.J. Oshie and Family, the Alzners, and other Capitals players head off on the All-Star Game break, Capitals defenseman John Carlson and goaltender Braden Holtby traveled to San Jose, where they took part in the NHL Skills … Continue reading →

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Christian Djoos Practices In No-Contact Jersey; Capitals To Make Decision on When Alex Ovechkin Will Serve Suspension Wednesday

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

Defenseman Christian Djoos, who has missed the past 18 games after undergoing thigh surgery on December 14, practiced with his teammates for the first time but wore a light blue no-contact jersey at the Washington Capitals‘ morning skate prior to … Continue reading →

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Images From Washington Capitals Practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex [Photos]

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

It’s been a tough week for the defending Stanley Cup Champions, as their losing streak has now stretched to a season-long four games, including a loss last night to former bench boss Barry Trotz. Regardless of the current rough patch, … Continue reading →

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Braden Holtby Could Return For Capitals Against Islanders on Friday

Posted on January 17, 2019 by

It is possible that Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby will start against the New York Islanders on Friday night (7:30 PM Eastern on NBC Sports Washington) after missing the past two games with an eye injury. 

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