Todd Reirden has plenty to consider as the NHL season inches closer to its return, and too much is still up in the air: how long training camp will be, what the structure will look like, how many players will be selected for the playoff roster. But the Washington Capitals coach made at least one thing clear on Monday: When they return, Braden Holtby will be the man between the pipes.
Reirden said the No. 1 goaltender role is “Braden Holtby’s job to lose” when the Capitals return to practice and head into the postseason.