Braden Holtby News

Holtby was lit up for six goals on 33 shots in the Capitals’ 7-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Saturday. It was the third straight loss for Holtby, while backup Philipp Grubauer has logged back-to-back wins for the Caps. If he has another questionable performance tonight he could be at risk to losing more playing time to Grubauer. Unfortunately for Holtby, he’s matched up against the league’s highest-scoring team in the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Holtby allowed four goals on 44 shots in Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Jets. It was the second straight loss for Holtby after a disappointing 5-4 loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. He’s got a good chance to get back in the win column tonight against the struggling Blackhawks.

Holtby allowed four goals on 44 shots in Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Jets. It was the second straight loss for Holtby after a disappointing 5-4 loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. He’s got a good chance to get back in the win column tonight against the struggling Blackhawks.

Holtby surrendered five goals on 29 shots in the Capitals overtime loss to the Red Wings on Sunday. It definitely wasn’t Holtby’s best outing, but he’ll get right back between the pipes tonight in Winnipeg. The 28-year-old hasn’t been as consistent as he has been in recent years, but still remains a strong No.1 fantasy option. Tonight’s matchup is not ideal, so consider your other options if they have better matchups.

Holtby allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Capitals win in Columbus on Tuesday. Holtby has won three of his last four starts while posting a 3.43 GAA and .904 SV%. He hasn’t been great, but he’s done enough to get the W’s. Tonight he faces the Blue Jackets for the third time this season—he has gone 2-0-0 with a 2.51 GAA and .932 SV% in the first two meetings of the season.

Holtby allowed six goals on 33 shots in the Capitals loss in Pittsburgh last Friday. Holtby has lost four of his last six starts (2-2-2) with a 3.29 GAA and .897 SV%. He will look to get back on track against the Blue Jackets—he stopped 32 of 35 shots in a 4-3 win in early-December.

Holtby allowed six goals on 33 shots in the Capitals loss in Pittsburgh last Friday. Holtby has lost four of his last six starts (2-2-2) with a 3.29 GAA and .897 SV%. He will look to get back on track against the Blue Jackets—he stopped 32 of 35 shots in a 4-3 win in early-December.

Holtby gave up three goals on 30 shots in the Capitals win over the Flyers on Wednesday. Holtby has won his last two starts while stopping 59 of the 64 shots (.922 SV%) he has faced. The 28-year-old netminder has gone 1-1-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .938 SV% in his first two starts against the Penguins this season.

Holtby allowed two goals on 34 shots in the Capitals win in Florida last Thursday. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Holtby, who will make his 37th start of the season tonight. Holtby allowed two goals on 23 shots in a 2-1 OT loss to the Flyers 10 days ago and he will face them again tonight. Holtby is 15-5-1 with a 2.13 GAA and .932 SV% on home-ice this season.

Holtby allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Capitals loss to the Flyers on Sunday. Holtby has lost three straight while posting a 2.69 GAA and .908 SV% and comes into Thursday well rested with Philipp Grubauer starting three of the last six games. Holtby is a strong option tonight with Harri Sateri getting the call for the Panthers.

Holtby allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Capitals loss to the Flyers on Sunday. Holtby has lost three straight while posting a 2.69 GAA and .908 SV% and comes into Thursday well rested with Philipp Grubauer starting three of the last six games. Holtby is a strong option tonight with Harri Sateri getting the call for the Panthers.

Holtby allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Capitals overtime loss in New Jersey on Thursday. With three sets of back-to-backs in a row, Holtby has not played a lot recently but he will be back in against Philadelphia and will try to snap a brief two-game losing skid. Holtby has been excellent at home this season, going 15-5-0 with a 2.13 GAA and .932 SV% in 20 games.

Holtby allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Capitals loss to the Hurricanes last Thursday. Philipp Grubauer started two of the last three games, so it looks like Holtby will start their first game out of their bye week. Holtby is 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .920 SV% in two games vs. the Devils this season.

Holtby allowed two goals on 32 shots in the Capitals loss to the Hurricanes last Thursday. Philipp Grubauer started two of the last three games, so it looks like Holtby will start their first game out of their bye week. Holtby is 2-0-0 with a 2.00 GAA and .920 SV% in two games vs. the Devils this season.

Holtby allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Capitals win over the Blues on Sunday. Philipp Grubauer gave him the night off on Tuesday, but Holtby will be back in tonight vs. the Hurricanes—he has won four straight while posting a 2.87 GAA and .910 SV%. One of those wins came against the Hurricanes, who he’ll face again tonight—he allowed four goals on 38 shots in the 5-4 OT victory.

Holtby made 25 saves on 27 shots in the Capitals win over the Devils last Saturday. Holtby finished December at 9-2-0 with a 2.67 GAA and .915 SV% in 11 starts. Tonight he faces a quality Hurricanes team in Carolina and comes in a 8-4-0 with an ugly 3.54 GAA and .893 SV% on the road.

Holtby allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Capitals win over the Bruins on Thursday. Holtby has now won five of his last six starts despite allowing a three goals in four of six games. Tonight he will face the Devils team for the second time this season—he turned away 21 of 23 shots in a 5-2 win in the first meeting.

Holtby allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Capitals loss in Vegas last Saturday. Philipp Grubauer started the first game back from the break so Holtby will start the second game of their back-to-back tonight vs. the Bruins. Saturday’s loss to the Golden Knights snapped a four-game winning streak for Holtby, who enters play on Thursday 2-0-0 with a 2.51 GAA and .929 SV% in two starts vs. the Bruins this season.