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Capitals' Holtby becomes 2nd fastest goalie to reach 200 NHL wins

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Washington Capitals netminder Braden Holtby became the second fastest goaltender in NHL history to record 200 wins with a 4-1 victory Friday over the Pittsburgh Penguins, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Holtby achieved the milestone in just 319 games, trailing only Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden, who reached the mark in just 309 games.

Holtby has led the league in wins each of the past two years, and is now 9-3-0 with a .924 save percentage and a 2.48 goals-against average this season.

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