Braden Holtby’s record-setting year caught the attention of his peers as well.
The Washington Capitals goaltender was named a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award on Friday, joining Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane and Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn on the short list for an honor given by other players to the NHL’s most outstanding player.
Holtby, already a finalist for the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goaltender, tied a single-season record with his 48th victory in the Capitals’ win over the St. Louis Blues on April 9. He had a 2.20 goals-against average and a .