NHL Note - Washington Capitals Holtby, Braden

Dec 12, 2017 - 8:19 AM G Braden Holtby was lifted in the second period of Monday's loss to the Islanders. New York opened the second period with two goals in a 58-second span within the first two minutes to chase Holtby. Holtby made nine saves. He was lifted from a game for the third time this season. He was pulled in the second period of a 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 26, and yanked after two periods of a 6-3 loss to the Nashville Predators on Nov. 14.