Braden Holtby

Braden Holtby getting the nod as Washington hosts Nashville

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby will draw the start for Thursday's home game against the Nashville Predators.

What It Means:

Holtby is riding a three-game losing streak, though he is still a strong 34-11-5 on the season. His .926 save percentage is his best since his 2010-2011 rookie season, and his 2.03 goals against average is the league's best mark.

Our models project Holtby for 24.2 saves, 1.8 goals against and a strong 66.0 percent chance of scoring a win, making him our 4th-ranked fantasy goalie on Thursday's huge 12-game slate.