Among Washington Capitals goaltenders, Braden Holtby stands alone in the playoffs.
Holtby backstopped his team to a 4-3 win in Game 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night. T.J. Oshie scored the winner in overtime, and his hat-trick marker gave Holtby his 21st career win in the postseason - a new Capitals record.
Holtby entered the game with 20 career playoff wins, which is tied with Olaf Kolzig for the all-time club lead. Kolzig started 41 spring games for the Capitals during his career, while Thursday's start was Holtby's 41st, as well.
The Penguins gave Holtby all he could handle, outshooting Washington 30-13 in the second and third periods combined. Holtby stopped all six shots he saw in overtime, and made 42 saves overall.
