Holtby Saves Game & Series for Capitals Jeff Seide | June 1, 2018 Statistics will count it as a save at 18:01 of the third period. But the reality is, it was way more than that. When Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby lunged…
Golden Knights & Capitals Features Classic Goaltender Duel Mark Shiver | May 27, 2018 As the Washington Capitals prepare to move from also-ran to Stanley Cup champions, the Vegas Golden Knights are also preparing to hoist the Cup as a fitting end to their…
Samsonov Ready to Get Ready for the NHL Alessandro Seren Rosso | May 7, 2018 After being drafted in the first round of the 2015 NHL draft by the Washington Capitals, Russian goalkeeper Ilya Samsonov has finally landed in DC after signing a 3-year, entry-level…
Braden Holtby’s Struggles Continue The Hockey Writers | March 26, 2018 Since the second half of the season began, Braden Holtby has not looked like the Vezina Trophy winner we are accustomed to seeing in goal for the Washington Capitals. Granted,…
Holtby Talks Korn, Leadership & Expectations Sammi Silber | September 19, 2017 Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby has been a difference-maker for the team over the course of the last few seasons. Behind his leadership and show-stopping play between the posts, the…
Capitals’ Goalie Prospects Sing Mitch Korn’s Praises Sammi Silber | July 6, 2017 On just the second day of the Washington Capitals 2017 development camp, goalie coach Mitch Korn pulled a ramp out onto the ice and planted it in front of the…
What’s Going on with Braden Holtby? Sammi Silber | April 30, 2017 The Washington Capitals, who went into this playoff series as one of the favorites to go on and win the Stanley Cup, now find themselves with their backs against the…
How the Capitals Became a Goalie Factory Sammi Silber | March 10, 2017 The Washington Capitals had no trouble climbing to the top of the NHL standings. While many attribute that to Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and the rest of the team’s offensive arsenal,…
Grubauer Perfect Backup for Holtby & Caps Dan Rice | January 2, 2017 The life of an NHL backup goalie isn’t an easy one, seeing game action once or twice every two-three weeks. It becomes an even harder life when you are playing…
Braden Holtby Carrying Capitals Through December Dave Holcomb | December 30, 2016 It’s been awhile since the NHL saw a goaltender win the Vezina Trophy two seasons in a row. New Jersey Devils netminder Martin Brodeur was the last one to do…
The Next Martin Jones Tony Wolak | October 27, 2016 When the San Jose Sharks acquired goaltender Martin Jones last summer, they expected the former backup to capably step in as their go-to, number one netminder. Jones had put up…
Braden Holtby Will Hold NHL Wins Record Scott Seningen | April 3, 2016 Braden Holtby will hold the NHL wins record. With four games left in the regular season for the Washington Capitals, Holtby needs just one win to tie Martin Brodeur for…