Capitals' Holtby ties franchise record with 20th career playoff win

With a 26-save shutout on Sunday, Braden Holtby backstopped his Washington Capitals to a 1-0 win, helping clinch their first-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers in six games.

While advancing to the second round, Holtby also made history by recording the 20th playoff victory of his career, tying Olaf Kolzig for the most in franchise history.

He also joined Kolzig as the only Capitals goalies to post a series-clinching shutout, with the former Vezina winner accomplishing the feat in 1998 against the Ottawa Senators.

The 26-year-old now has to prepare for what is sure to be an incredible series against the Pittsburgh Penguins - the only team Holtby recorded three losses against during the regular season, finishing with a 2-2-1 record.

Despite the tough competition, the netminder is confident his team can handle its upcoming opponent: