Braden Holtby was first off the ice at morning skate, making him the likely starter Monday against the Senators, Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.

Holtby was first off the ice at morning skate, making him the likely starter Monday against the Senators, Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Holtby stopped all 21 shots he faced in his last start against the Devils on Saturday, and it comes as no surprise that he is starting again Monday. The netminder has started every game in December for the Caps, and has posted a .927 save percentage and 2.11 GAA for the month.