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Capitals' Braden Holtby: Tending twine Thursday

Holtby will patrol the crease against the Blue Jackets on Thursday, JJ Regan of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

Analysis:

Considering the playoff implications of Thursday's contest, it should come as no surprise that the Caps will go with Holtby. The 27-year-old has been rather average of late, posting a 3-3-1 record and .885 save percentage over his last seven games. Despite his recent form, the netminder remains one of the top goalies in the world, as evidenced by his 37 victories; he's just three shy of reaching the 40-win mark for the third straight season.

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