Washington Times · Jan 13, 2021
With experienced blueliners, Capitals' inexperienced goalies have strong first wall
New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) hits his head into the post after scoring on Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) as Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and defenceman Brenden Dillon (4) look on during the second ...After Monday’s practice, goalie Vitek Vanecek and coach Peter Laviolette spent a moment together on the ice. The 25-year-old, who’s made 142 AHL appearances, entered training camp battling to become the Capitals’ backup netminder.
And when Laviolette told Vanecek his work paid off with a roster spot in Washington, the Czech Republic native realized his NHL debut is just around the corner.