Washington Capitals Report Card: Braden Holtby

Washington Capitals netminder Braden Holtby is coming off another stellar season as one of the best NHL goalies.

Braden Holtby was in elite company again this year as a Vezina Trophy finalist. Unfortunately a lucky Justin Williams goal ended Holtby’s in unfortunate matter.

Holtby started 59 games this year, and maintained a .911% save percentage with a goals against average of 2.82. Holtby was the true backbone of the team this year who carried another heavy load of games with Phoenix Copley in his first year of NHL development sitting behind him.

Holtby had an outstanding record of 32-19-5. His clutch play came in handy this year with a lot of new faces on the team, and with a lot of injuries…