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Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby reaches for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New contract brings comfort, security for Braden Holtby, Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) blocks a puck with his mask against the Ottawa Senators during first period NHL action in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday April 4, 2015. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Justin Tang)

Braden Holtby signs five-year contract with Capitals, avoids result of arbitration hearing

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, celebrates after Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. Kuznetsov scored the game winning goal and the Capitals won 2-1, to advance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Evgeny Kuznetsov signs two-year deal to return to Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

against the Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer, from Germany, lunges to knock the puck away during the second period of Game 2 against the New York Islanders in a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Friday, April 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Goalie Philipp Grubauer looks to take next step with Caps

By HARVEY VALENTINE - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) reacts after the New York Rangers scored a goal in the second period of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Playoff exit has Capitals’ Braden Holtby feeling empty after record-setting season

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers right wing Kevin Hayes (13) celebrates with center J.T. Miller (10) and defenseman Keith Yandle (93) after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Wednesday, May 13, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Capitals lose to Rangers 2-1 in OT in Game 7

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal (18), defenseman Dan Boyle (22) and left wing Tanner Glass (15) celebrate the game winning goal by Boyle, during the third period of Game 6 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the Washington Capitals, Sunday, May 10, 2015, in Washington. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Capitals again come up empty in chance to eliminate Rangers, face decisive Game 7

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Curtis Glencross (22) skates past the New York Rangers as they celebrate their 2-1 overtime victory over the Capitals during Game 5 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Friday, May 8, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Ryan McDonagh scores as Rangers avoid elimination, beat Capitals in Game 5

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Andre Burakovsky (65), from Austria, celebrates his game winning goal during the third period of Game 4 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, May 6, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Rookie Andre Burakovsky dazzles in Capitals’ victory over Rangers

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Capitals center Jay Beagle and defenseman Karl Alzner celebrate Andre Burakovsky's game-winning goal in the third period of Game 4 Wednesday. (Associated Press)

Post-game tradition emphasizes camaraderie for Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) blocks a shot by the New York Rangers during the second period of Game 2 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Saturday, May 2, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Capitals’ ‘playoff ready’ approach during regular season paying off in close games

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Rangers center Dominic Moore (28) is surrounded by left wing Marcus Johansson (90), from Sweden, defenseman Mike Green (52), defenseman Matt Niskanen (2) and goalie Braden Holtby (70) during the third period of Game 3 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Washington. The Capitals won 1-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

By blocking shots, Capitals players show not just Braden Holtby able to stop pucks

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

The Washington Capitals celebrate around center Jay Beagle (83) after his goal during the second period of Game 3 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs against the New York Rangers, Monday, May 4, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jay Beagle scores lone goal, Braden Holtby has postseason shutout in Capitals’ win

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) adjusts his helmet during a break in play against the New York Rangers during the first period of Game 2 in the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoffs Saturday, May 2, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Capitals again foiled by afternoon start, fall to Rangers in Game 2

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92), from Russia, celebrates after Game 7 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs against the New York Islanders, Monday, April 27, 2015, in Washington. Kuznetsov scored the game winning goal and the Capitals won 2-1, to advance. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Evgeny Kuznetsov, Washington Capitals edge Islanders in Game 7, 2-1

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) reacts after the New York Islanders scored during the first period in Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Nikolay Kulemin’s goal prolongs playoff series as Islanders defeat Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby, left, blocks a shot by New York Islanders' John Tavares during the second period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Uniondale, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Capitals hoping to avoid another slow start, early goal in Game 4

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

New York Islanders' John Tavares reacts after scoring the winning goal during the overtime period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Washington Capitals Sunday, April 19, 2015, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders defeated the Capitals 2-1. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

John Tavares’ overtime goal helps Islanders beat Capitals in Game 3

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) defends with goalie Braden Holtby (70) as New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) works in front of the net during the third period in the opening game of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, in Washington. The Islanders won 4-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Braden Holtby: ‘I don’t think there would be any questions’ on Game 3 return

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times

against the Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer, from Germany, lunges to knock the puck away during the second period of Game 2 against the New York Islanders in a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, Friday, April 17, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Philipp Grubauer steps in for Braden Holtby, plays well for Capitals

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times