The Capitals have one of the best starting goaltenders in the NHL in Braden Holtby. There is no denying that Holtby is a top 10 NHL goaltender. He’s taken home the Vezina Trophy and he’s appeared in four NHL All Star Games. Plus, he has a career goals against average (GAA) of 2.47, a career save percentage (SV%) of .918 and a career quality start percentage of .593.
Capitals fans have no reason to doubt Holtby’s abilities in the playoffs. Without Holtby, the Capitals likely wouldn’t have won the Stanley Cup. But, let’s keep in mind that Washington has relied on a tandem in the playoffs.