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Report: Capitals’ Braden Holtby injured at practice

Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby was reportedly injured at practice on Tuesday.
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Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby was injured at practice on Tuesday, reportsThe Washington Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan.

According to Khurshudyan’s report, Holtby collided with a teammate on the ice and then headed to the locker room to tend to an injury. He was seen stretching his leg following the incident.

The 26-year-old Holtby, an All-Star, has allowed just two goals on 93 shots through three games in Washington’s first round series with Philadelphia, which the Capitals now lead 3–0.

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