Braden Holtby

Braden Holtby
Holtby during his time with the Capitals on April 29, 2018
Born (1989-09-16) September 16, 1989
Lloydminster, Saskatchewan
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
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Former teams		 Free agent
Washington Capitals
Vancouver Canucks
Dallas Stars
National team  Canada
NHL draft 93rd overall, 2008
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2006–present

Braden Holtby (born September 16, 1989) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently a free agent. He played a parts of 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks, and Dallas Stars.

Holtby won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018. He also won the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender in 2016 and the William M. Jennings Trophy in 2017 for allowing the fewest goals in the league that year.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Holtby played three seasons with the Saskatoon Blades of the Western Hockey League (WHL).

He was selected 93rd overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2008 NHL entry draft. On October 20, 2008, he signed a three-year; entry-level contract with the Capitals.[1] He played for both their AHL-affiliate Hershey Bears and the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL.

On November 5, 2010, the Capitals called Holtby up and he made his NHL debut in a 5-3 win against the Boston Bruins.[2] On March 9, 2011, he recorded his first NHL shutout in a 5-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers.[3] Holtby helped the Capitals during the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, helping them reach the Eastern Conference semifinals before losing to the New York Rangers four games to three.[4] On February 25, 2013, Holtby signed a two-year, $3.7 million contract extension to remain with the Capitals.[5] He helped the team reach the playoffs again, making it to the Eastern Conference semifinals before they lost to the New York Rangers in a game 7 for a second time.[6] On July 24, 2015, Holtby signed a 5-year, $30.5 million contract to remain with the Capitals.[7] Holtby tied Martin Brodeur for the record of most wins in a single season record with 48. This came after a 5–1 win against the St. Louis Blues on April 9, 2016.[8] He was named that year's Vezina Trophy winner for being the best goaltender in the NHL.[9] Holtby backed up Philipp Grubauer and helped the Capitals make it to the Stanley Cup Final, where they defeated the Vegas Golden Knights four games to one to win their first Stanley Cup.[10] Holtby, along with teammates Brett Connolly and Devante Smith-Pelly, refused to visit the White House in protest against the Trump administration.[11]

On October 9, 2020, Holtby signed a two-year, $8.6 million contract to join the Vancouver Canucks.[12] He went on to play 21 games with the team. On July 27, 2021, the Canucks waived Holtby and bought out his contract.[13]

On July 28, 2021, Holtby signed a one-year, $2 million contract to join the Dallas Stars.[14] On March 21, the Stars placed Holtby on long-term injured reserve list.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Blades Goalie Signs NHL Deal". Brandon Wheat Kings. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Washington Capitals beat Boston Bruins, 5–3, after blowing three-goal lead". Washington Post. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Ovechkin gets 3 points, Holtby gets 1st career shutout as Capitals blank Oilers". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Capitals come up just short, eliminated by Rangers in 2-1 loss in Game 7 of East semis". The Hockey News. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Braden Holtby agrees to two-year contract extension (updated)". Washington Post. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Playoff Comebacks - 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Capitals sign goaltender Holtby to five-year contract". National Hockey League. Archived from the original on December 11, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "Braden Holtby ties wins record, Alex Ovechkin nets hat trick for 50 goals, and Caps top Blues". Washington Post. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Capitals' Braden Holtby wins Vezina Trophy as NHL's top goalie". Sportsnet. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Capitals win Stanley Cup, defeat Golden Knights in Game 5 of Final". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Caps G Holtby declines White House invitation". ESPN. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Holtby signs two-year contract with Canucks". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Holtby will have contract bought out by Canucks". National Hockey League. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Stars sign Braden Holtby to one-year contract". Dallas Stars. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Stars trade deadline wrap: Klingberg stays, Holtby to IR and a salary cap update". Dallas News. Retrieved August 29, 2025.

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