Capitals' Braden Holtby: Defending net Saturday
Holtby will start in the blue paint Saturday night, facing the Islanders on home ice, CSN's JJ Regan reports.
Analysis:
Holtby was first off the ice in morning skate Saturday, which is the key indication that a goalie will start on a given day. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner suffered a 3-2 shootout loss to the Penguins for the season opener Thursday.
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