Capitals will have Braden Holtby in goal for Game 3
The Washington Capitals are starting Braden Holtby in goal as they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 3 of their first-round series.
What It Means:
Holtby is coming off a brutal double overtime loss in Game 2 where he allowed four goals on 51 shots faced. He will look to rebound on Monday as the Caps try to take a 2-1 series lead. Holtby owns a .932 save percentage with a 2.29 goals-against average this postseason.
numberFire's models project Holtby for 2.3 goals allowed, 25.7 saves and a 56.0 percent chance of earning the win.
Source:
Daily Faceoff
