Braden Holtby

Capitals counting on Braden Holtby in Game 5 on Friday

The Washington Capitals are starting Braden Holtby in goal on Friday as they face the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.

What It Means:

Holtby wasn't at his best in Game 4, allowing four goals on 34 shots but still came out with the victory. He owns a .907 save percentage and a 3.02 goals against average in the series, which is tied at two games apiece.

Our models project Holtby for 2.2 goals allowed, 23.1 saves, and a 63.0% chance of earning the win.