Report: Capitals Goalie Braden Holtby Leaves Practice After Collision
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- While fans and analysts continue to debate on Twitter and sports radio about the way Flyers fans behaved on Monday night, there is major developing news at Capitals practice.
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The Caps' 26-year-old stud goalie Braden Holtby left Tuesday's practice in Philly after colliding with a teammate, according to the NHL.com's Tom Gulitti.
Holtby flexing his left knee. Collision with teammate
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) April 19, 2016
Holtby heads to locker room with trainer.
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) April 19, 2016
ESPN's Joe McDonald confirms the report:
Holtby exits the ice after a collision with teammate. He was favoring his left leg.
— Joe McDonald (@JoeyMacHockey) April 19, 2016
Holtby has allowed just two goals on 93 shots through the first three games of his team's first-round series against the Flyers. The Capitals have won all three games by a combined score of 12-2.
Game 4 is Wednesday night in Philadelphia.
Update:
Holtby's injury does not appear to be series and Caps coach Barry Trotz expects him to play
Trotz on Holtby: "I don't anticipate him not playing." Said Orpik won't play
— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) April 19, 2016
Braden Holtby left practice flexing knee after colliding with teammate. Just walked past, no visible limp. Trotz seemed to think he'll play.
— Damien Cox (@DamoSpin) April 19, 2016