Head coach Barry Trotz said Holtby (undisclosed) was "nicked up" during practice but is expected to start in Game 4, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

Head coach Barry Trotz said Holtby (undisclosed) was "nicked up" during practice, but is expected to start in Game 4, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Trotz said he "doesn't anticipate [Holtby] not playing," which is kind of odd language, but there's no indication at this time that the 26-year-old netminder is seriously hurt. Observers noted that he collided with a teammate during practice, but was walking normally afterwards. Stay tuned for updates, however, because the loss of Holtby for any amount of time would be a big blow to the Capitals' playoff hopes.