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Braden Holtby

Recap: Washington vs. NY Rangers

Holtby surrendered a goal to Brian Boyle in the game's first minute, his lone blemish in a sharp 24-save performance.

Lundqvist leads Rangers past Caps 5-0 in Game 7

While Callahan did have 16 goals this season, the other four Rangers who put pucks past Braden Holtby on Monday combined for a total of only 14.

Rangers' Lundqvist shuts out Caps to force Game 7

He then covered the puck in front with 48.4 seconds left, keeping Marcus Johansson at bay after the Capitals pulled Holtby for an extra attacker.

(3) Washington Capitals (3-2) at (6) New York Rangers (2-3), 4:30 p.m. (ET)

Braden Holtby surrendered the early goal to Boyle, but he proved unbeatable the rest of the way and finished with 24 saves.

Rangers hang on to beat Caps 4-3, tie series 2-2

With Holtby well out of position, Hagelin's shot at a net guarded only by defenseman John Erskine was saved by Erskine.

(3) Washington Capitals (2-1) at (6) New York Rangers (1-2), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

Washington's Alex Ovechkin drew a penalty on Richards with 1:54 to go, and the Capitals pulled Holtby for a 6-on-4 advantage that went for naught.

Recap: NY Rangers vs. Washington

Boyle ended New York's 124:06 scoreless streak when he came down the right side and snuck one between Holtby and the post with 7:10 remaining in the frame.

Rangers trim series deficit to 2-1 against Caps

Until then, New York had been shut down by goalie Braden Holtby, who had suggested he wasn't tested much in Washington's 1-0 overtime victory on Saturday.

Rangers hold off Caps, cut deficit to 2-1

Holtby, who suggested he wasn't tested much in Washington's 1-0 overtime victory on Saturday, had plenty to deal with when the series shifted to Madison Square Garden.

(3) Washington Capitals (2-0) at (6) New York Rangers (0-2), 7:30 p.m. (ET)

Braden Holtby made 24 saves to record a shutout for Washington, which won its fifth Southeast Division title in six seasons in 2013.

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(6) New York Rangers (3-3) at (3) Washington Capitals (3-3), 8 p.m. (ET)

Lundqvist is 2-1 with a 1.34 GAA in three career Games 7s and Holtby is 1-1 with a 1.48 GAA.

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Tracee Hamilton: Game 7 awaits, with Capitals and Rangers turning to their goalies

It sailed over Holtby's shoulder -- helped along its flight path when it bounced off Steve Oleksy.

Capitals' Holtby Focuses on Ending a Losing Streak

But that resiliency will be tested when Holtby plays Game 5 for the Capitals Friday night.

Stanley Cup playoffs 2013: Henrik Lundqvist makes one mistake but it's a costly one

Holtby was excellent -- flawless, in fact -- but he didn't face nearly the pressure Lundqvist...

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Rangers Edge Capitals to Force a Game 7

Brassard's shot past Capitals goalie Braden Holtby continued his magical playoff run.

Braden Holtby's puck-handling mistake doesn't worry Capitals

But on this occasion, things didn't go as Holtby planned.

Braden Holtby on Game 2: 'It wasn't a very hard game for me'

But of all the wins Holtby has earned this season, this wasn't a particularly taxing one.