Capitals' Braden Holtby: Expected to start Thursday

Holtby is expected to man the cage Thursday against the Devils, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner didn't play in Washington's 3-0 loss to Ottawa on Monday, but he should get the call once more before he heads to Los Angeles for the All-Star festivities. He allowed one goal on 27 shots against the Devils on Dec. 29, so play Holtby with confidence.