Braden Holtby

Braden Holtby granted netminder duties for Capitals

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby is starting Thursday night versus the Pittsburgh Penguins.

What It Means:

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner finished with a 2.90 goals against average and .913 save percentage versus the Penguins last season, going 2-2-1 in five starts.

Our models think Holtby makes for a decent daily play on the Thursday slate, projecting him to stiff 25.81 shots on 28.16 attempts against Pittsburgh. We give him a 48.0 percent chance of winning tonight's matchup.