Holtby makes 1st appearance of series in relief of Grubauer

The Washington Capitals are turning to their former Vezina Trophy winner.

Braden Holtby made his 2018 playoff debut Sunday as Phillipp Grubauer was pulled after 40 minutes of Game 2 after giving up four goals on 22 shots.

Having jumped out to a 3-1 lead, the Capitals gave up three straight goals in the second period, leading head coach Barry Trotz to go with Holtby for the third.

The Capitals saw a similar situation play out in Game 1, as the team squandered a two-goal advantage before Artemi Panarin ended it in overtime.