| Braden Holtby | |
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| Position | Goaltender |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 203 lb (92 kg) |
| NHL Team | Washington Capitals |
| Nationality |  Canadian
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| Born | September 16, 1989, Lloydminster, SASK, Canada |
| NHL Draft | 93rd overall, 2008 Washington Capitals |
| Pro Career | 2009 – present |
Braden Holtby (born September 16, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fourth round, 93rd overall, by the Capitals in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
Playing career[]
Junior[]
Holtby spent his junior career with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL). The Blades struggled through his first two seasons with the team, and Holtby managed only 42 wins in 115 games. However, in his last WHL season, after being drafted by the Capitals in the fourth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, Holtby nearly equaled his wins total from the previous two seasons, posting a much-improved 40 wins in 61 games.
Professional[]
In 2009, Holtby made the jump to professional hockey and split the season between the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays and the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL). He posted an impressive 24 wins in 37 games for the Bears, with a 2.32 goals against average (GAA) and .917 save percentage. He won seven of 12 games with the Stingrays, and represented South Carolina in that season's ECHL All-Star Game.[1]
Holtby made his NHL debut on November 5, 2010, against the Boston Bruins at the Verizon Center. After replacing Michal Neuvirth with ten minutes remaining and the game tied 3–3, Holtby stopped four Bruins shots as the Capitals scored two goals to give him the win.[2] Holtby made his first NHL start two days later against the Philadelphia Flyers, a game the Capitals won 3–2 in overtime.[3] Holtby recorded his first NHL shutout on March 9, 2011, stopping 22 shots in a 5–0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.[4] After posting a 4–0–0 record, a 1.05 GAA and a .965 save percentage, Holtby was named the NHL's First Star of the Week for the week ending March 13, 2011.[5] On March 27, 2011, Holtby was assigned to Hershey, despite a 10–2–2 record in 14 starts.[6]
Holtby with the Capitals in 2013.
He returned on the last game of the 2011–12 season due to starter Tomáš Vokoun's and backup Michal Neuvirth's injuries.[7] Holtby started Game 1 of the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs against the Boston Bruins, saving 29 of 30 shots in a 1–0 overtime loss.[8] In Game 2, Holtby stopped 43 of 44 shots in a 2–1 double overtime win to tie the series at 1–1.[9] Washington Head Coach Dale Hunter decided to start Holtby for the next game, even though Neuvirth and Vokoun would be available in the playoffs, stating, "Holtby's our goalie." Holtby went on to aid the Capitals in upsetting the second seeded Bruins, stopping all but one of the shots he faced in a Game 7 to beat the Bruins 2–1 in overtime. He continued his sensational play against the top-seeded New York Rangers, splitting two road games in New York and stopping all shots he faced until late in a triple overtime game that saw the Capitals fall 2–1. Holtby continued his impressive goaltending by beating the Rangers in Game 4 to tie the series at 2–2. However, he was not as stellar in Game 5, allowing the game-tying goal with 6.6 seconds left in the game and then giving up the losing goal in overtime. After the game, Holtby stated, "I didn't see a thing."[10] After the loss, Holtby rebounded by making 30 saves in Game 6, with the Capitals winning 2–1 and forcing the decisive Game 7. On May 12, Holtby started in his second career Game 7. One minute and 32 seconds into the game, Brad Richards of the Rangers blasted a slap shot past Holtby, making the score 1–0 early in. Holtby was able to shake it off, however, and play a solid game, finishing with 29 saves, though the Capitals were ultimately unable to beat the Rangers in the final period, losing Game 7.
After his impressive playoff performances as a rookie, Holtby was rewarded with the starting goaltender's job for the 2012–13 season, as named by Washington's new head coach, Adam Oates. On February 25, 2013, just over a month after the lockout-shortened season commenced, Holtby agreed to a two-year, $3.7 million contract extension with the Capitals.
On April 8, 2015, Holtby shut-out the Boston Bruins, 3–0, and having already shut-out Boston in his previous two games in the 2014–15 season, he became the first goaltender to ever perform a season-sweep of three or more games against Boston without a single goal allowed. This victory would also give him 41 wins on the season, tying him with Olaf Kölzig for most in a single season in Capitals history.[11] On May 4, 2015, Holtby shut-out the New York Rangers, 1–0, to capture a 2–1 playoff lead in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. The Capitals lost the series to the New York Rangers 2–1 in overtime in a game 7 at Madison Square Garden.
Following the 2014–15 NHL season Holtby became a restricted free agent under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Washington Capitals made him a qualifying offer to retain his NHL rights and, on July 5, 2015, Holtby filed for Salary Arbitration. On July 24, it was announced by the team that Holtby had signed a 5-year, $30.5 million contract.[12] On April 9, 2016, the Capitals defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-1, earning Holtby his 48th win of the season (four of which came via shootouts) and tying him with Martin Brodeur for the most wins in a single season record. He achieved the mark with 66 game starts throughout the 2015–16 NHL season.[13]
Holtby won the Vezina Trophy, awarded to the league's best goaltender, in 2016.
On March 28, 2017, Holtby earned his 40th win of the season when the Capitals defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–4 in overtime. This win made Holtby the third goaltender in league history to record at least 40 wins in three consecutive seasons, joining Brodeur (2005–08) and Evgeni Nabokov (2007–10).[14]
Personal life[]
Holtby and his wife Brandi have a son, Benjamin (born May 10, 2012),[15] and a daughter, Belle (born May 29, 2014).[16]
Holtby was born in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, but was raised in Marshall, Saskatchewan.
Regular season[]
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | OTL | MIN | GA | SA | SO | GAA | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–06 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 4.07 | .925 |
| 2006–07 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 51 | 17 | 29 | 3 | 2725 | 146 | 1394 | 0 | 3.21 | .895 |
| 2007–08 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 64 | 25 | 29 | 8 | 3632 | 172 | 1875 | 1 | 2.84 | .908 |
| 2008–09 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 61 | 40 | 16 | 4 | 3571 | 156 | 1732 | 6 | 2.62 | .910 |
| 2009–10 | South Carolina Stingrays | ECHL | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 712 | 35 | 392 | 0 | 2.95 | .911 |
| 2009–10 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 37 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2146 | 83 | 1000 | 2 | 2.32 | .917 |
| 2010–11 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 30 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 1785 | 68 | 777 | 5 | 2.29 | .920 |
| 2010–11 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 735 | 22 | 332 | 2 | 1.79 | .934 |
| 2011–12 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 40 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 2322 | 101 | 975 | 3 | 2.61 | .906 |
| 2011–12 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 361 | 15 | 192 | 1 | 2.49 | .922 |
| 2012–13 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 36 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 2089 | 90 | 1123 | 4 | 2.58 | .920 |
| 2013–14 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 48 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 2656 | 126 | 1475 | 4 | 2.85 | .915 |
| 2014–15 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 73 | 41 | 20 | 10 | 4247 | 157 | 2044 | 9 | 2.22 | .923 |
| 2015–16 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 66 | 48 | 9 | 7 | 3841 | 141 | 1802 | 3 | 2.20 | .922 |
| NHL totals | 244 | 149 | 60 | 25 | 13,930 | 551 | 6968 | 23 | 2.37 | .921 | ||
Playoffs[]
| Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SA | SO | GAA | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | Saskatoon Blades | WHL | 8 | 3 | 4 | 414 | 16 | 181 | 0 | 2.32 | .912 | |
| 2009-10 | Hershey Bears | AHL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 200 | 12 | 84 | 0 | 3.60 | .857 | |
| 2011–12 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 14 | 7 | 7 | 922 | 30 | 459 | 0 | 1.95 | .935 | |
| 2012–13 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 7 | 3 | 4 | 433 | 16 | 205 | 1 | 2.22 | .922 | |
| 2014–15 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 13 | 6 | 7 | 806 | 23 | 412 | 1 | 1.71 | .944 | |
| 2014–15 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 12 | 6 | 6 | 732 | 21 | 363 | 0 | 1.72 | .942 | |
| NHL totals | 46 | 22 | 24 | 2892 | 90 | 1439 | 2 | 1.87 | .937 | |||
Awards and honors[]
| Awards | Year | |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | ||
| NHL All-Star Game | 2016, 2017 | |
| Vezina Trophy | 2016 | |
| NHL First All-Star Team | 2016 | |
| International | ||
| World Cup of Hockey Gold Medal | 2016 | |
References[]
- ↑ "Capitals Recall Braden Holtby, Assign Michal Neuvirth to Hershey", Washington Capitals, January 31, 2010. Retrieved on November 19, 2010.
- ↑ Carrera, Katie. "Washington Capitals beat Boston Bruins, 5–3, after blowing three-goal lead", June 11, 2010. Retrieved on August 11, 2010.
- ↑ "Green's OT winner makes Capitals G Braden Holtby a winner in his first NHL Bruins rock start", The Hockey News, July 11, 2010. Retrieved on November 19, 2010.
- ↑ Ovechkin's three points help Caps blank Oilers. TSN (March 9, 2011). Retrieved on March 9, 2011.
- ↑ Caps' Holtby tops 'Three Stars' of the week. NHL.com (March 14, 2011). Retrieved on March 14, 2011.
- ↑ Caps send Holtby back to Hershey. Toronto Sun. Retrieved on March 27, 2011.
- ↑ "Braden Holtby makes 35 saves to help Caps down Rangers", ESPN, April 7, 2012. Retrieved on April 21, 2012.
- ↑ Golen, Jimmy. "Kelly ends it in overtime as Bruins beat Caps 1-0", April 12, 2012. Retrieved on April 21, 2012.
- ↑ Golen, Jimmy. "Backstrom gives Caps 2-1 win over Bruins in 2OT", April 14, 2012. Retrieved on April 21, 2012.
- ↑ Stephen Whyno. "Caps lose lead in final 7 seconds, fall early in OT", May 7, 2012.
- ↑ Holtby Blanks Bruins Again, Capitals Win 3-0. Retrieved on April 9, 2015.
- ↑ http://capitalstoday.monumentalnetwork.com/2015/07/24/capitals-re-sign-braden-holtby
- ↑ Isabelle Khurshudyan. "Braden Holtby ties wins record, Alex Ovechkin nets hat trick for 50 goals, and Caps top Blues", April 9, 2016.
- ↑ Braden Holtby Earns 40th Win of the Season (March 28, 2017).
- ↑ "Braden Holtby's fiancee gives birth to a baby boy", May 12, 2012.
- ↑ "Braden Holtby, Wife Have Second Child, Belle Scarlett Holtby", Russian Machine Never Breaks. Retrieved on May 29, 2014.
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| Preceded by Carey Price |
Winner of the Vezina Trophy 2016 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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