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From Kolzig to Holtby: Looking at the Washington Capitals’ Goalie Carousel – Part 2

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Elsa/Getty Images For many years, Olaf Kolzig manned the goal-crease in Washington, backstopping the Capitals to an appearance in the 1998 Stanley Cup Finals. However, in the mid-2000’s the Capitals invested in the future in net by drafting youngsters … Continue reading →

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From Kolzig to Holtby: Looking At the Washington Capitals’ Goalie Carousel – Part 1

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Diane Doyle

Bruce Bennett/Getty Images To Washington Capitals fans, the 2006 NHL Entry Draft is best known as the draft in which the Capitals drafted Nicklas Backstrom with the fourth overall pick. At the same time, the Caps realized that longtime franchise … Continue reading →