Braden Holtby will be in the crease for Saturday's matinee tilt with the Predators, Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.

Holtby will be in the crease for Saturday's matinee tilt with the Predators, Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Coach Barry Trotz hinted Friday that Holtby would continue to man the net for the Capitals on an every-game basis until the Capitals clinched a playoff berth. Despite leading all goalies in starts this season, Holtby hasn't folded yet, compiling a 36-19-9 record, 2.18 GAA, .925 save percentage, and eight shutouts on the year. He should be kept active against just about any team right now, including Western Conference powers like the Predators.