Holtby expected to be fine after leaving game with dehydration
Braden Holtby left Sunday's game against the New York Rangers due to dehydration and didn't return.
The Washington Capitals goaltender departed 14 seconds after allowing a second-period goal to Rangers forward Chris Kreider.
Holtby made 20 saves on 22 shots before removing himself in favor of Philipp Grubauer.
The starting netminder has a history of battling dehydration, but Capitals head coach Barry Trotz believes his goalie will be fine.
"I think we've got it under control," Trotz said postgame, according to NHL.com's Katie Brown. "He'll be good. We'll get him a day (of rest) here. He played one (total) game in two days, so he should rebound pretty well."
Holtby was pulled in Saturday's loss to the Buffalo Sabres after allowing three goals on 16 shots.
"I think it's (due to) playing a little bit yesterday, flying, all those things," Trotz said. "I don't think there's anything other than that. He said that he was having a little trouble getting focused, and he didn't get hit or anything."
The Capitals are off Monday before facing the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday night.
Holtby entered Sunday's game leading the NHL in wins, ranking second in GAA, and sitting third in save percentage.