The Caps' number one netminder receives some well-deserved recognition
Braden Holtby has been revealed as a Vezina Trophy finalist, one of three goaltenders "adjudged to be the best at this position as voted by the general managers of all NHL clubs." (His competition? Ben Bishop and Jonathan Quick.) Holtby becomes the fourth Capitals' goaltender to be honored as a Vezina finalist, joining Pat Riggin (1983-84) and eventual winners Jim Carey (1995-96) and Olie Kolzig (1999-00).
Back in the spring of 2012, injuries to the team's top two goaltenders opened the door for Braden Holtby to step in as the de facto #1 guy heading into the playoffs.