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Braden Holtby
Braden Holtby Does Not Give A [P]uck
For the second season in a row, small sample size notwithstanding, 22-year old Braden Holtby has been the Washington Capitals’ best goaltender. For the…
VIDEO: Joe Pavelski Is The Latest Hockey Player To Score On The Capitals From Center Ice
Here’s a tip for the NHL coaches ou there — if you’re playing the Capitals, take some shots from center ice. Last night Braden…
Bon Voyage, Bruce
Nine months ago, I wondered if it was completely nuts to fire the NHL’s best active coach in terms of winning percentage. I suppose…
With Irbe Gone, Who Remains in Caps’ Goalie Corps?
As rumored yesterday, Capitals goaltending coach Arturs Irbe will part ways with the team when his contract runs out this month, reportedly to spend…
Crease Context: Caps Goalies vs. Potential Opponents
It’s no secret that Bruce Boudreau has a tough call to make. Regardless of who he taps to start Game 1 of the Capitals…
Burnside Believes Holtby is Washington’s Best Bet in the Playoffs
ESPN NHL columnist Scott Burnside weighed in on Washington’s trio of goalies in a blog post on Thursday. Burnside said that despite his lack…
Capitals Extend Win Streak To Nine Games
Tick Tack Toe. Nine in a row. The Washington Capitals took their season high eight game winning streak into Montreal and defeated the Canadiens…
Has Braden Holtby Earned a Starting Job with the Caps?
With their 21 year old goaltender in the net, the Washington Capitals are 7-2-2 this season. Braden Holtby has filled in admirably for Washington…
With Holtby in Net, Caps Crush Oilers in DC
With Varly still out and Michael Neuvirth on the sidelines still, Braden Holtby got his first start for the Caps since January 24th. Called…