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Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has won the William M. Jennings Trophy for the 2024-25 regular season. The award is presented annually to the goaltender who plays a minimum of 25 games for the team allowing the fewest goals during the regular season.

NHL News / Washington Hockey Now / August 28

Braden Holtby’s dominance helped lead Capitals to first Stanley Cup

With this week being NHL Goalie Week in the hockey world, it is the perfect time to talk about the contributions of Braden Holtby for the Washington Capitals.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Capitals Showdown: Kolzig vs. Holtby

The Washington Capitals are fortunate to have had two spectacular goalies in their history. Olaf Kolzig was selected by general manager David Poile with the 19th overall pick in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft and Braden Holtby was chosen by GM George McPhee with the 93rd overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 9, 2020

Holtby, Canucks agree to two-year, $8.6M deal

Braden Holtby, Canucks agree to two-year, $8.6 million deal

The 31-year-old spent 10 seasons with the Washington Capitals, helping the franchise to its first Stanley Cup title in 2018.

Every NHL team's likely next retired number

The 'Vancouver Canucks captains' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / September 30, 2020

Report: Braden Holtby won't re-sign with Capitals

Report: Former Vezina winner Braden Holtby won't re-sign with Capitals

It isn't clear what kind of contract Holtby is looking for. However, it's believed he could receive north of $6 million per season over the span of three to five years.

Alex Ovechkin to negotiate his next deal with Capitals himself

Capitals pursuing new deal with Brenden Dillon

Every NHL team's likely next retired number

The 'Washington Capitals Hall of Famers' quiz

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / September 15, 2020