PHILADELPHIA — Despite leaving practice early on Tuesday after colliding with a teammate, goaltender Braden Holtby will play for the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers.
“No ill effects, and ready for Game 4,” Holtby said.
Holtby collided with one of the Capitals’ top six forwards, all of whom wear a red sweater during practice, and then skated off the ice near the end of practice.
He barely participated in the Capitals’ optional morning skate on Wednesday, dressing and skating before leaving the ice minutes after the brief session began.