Washington Capitals starter Braden Holtby exited practice early Tuesday morning after being involved in a collision with a teammate.
According to reports, the Vezina Trophy candidate was flexing his left knee in discomfort and, after taking a few more shots, headed into the back with a trainer.
Holtby's health is obviously of utmost concern to the Capitals, who have their sights transfixed on a championship. But there's at least one member of the club not overly worried about the incident.
Not sure exact nature of the injury but Braden Holtby has left the ice. Tom Wilson looked at me, smiled and said it's OK. #CapitalsTalk
— Chuck Gormley (@ChuckGormleyCSN) April 19, 2016
Capitals coach Barry Trotz didn't confirm Holtby would start Wednesday, but did provide this positive double negative.
Trotz on Holtby: "I don’t anticipate Braden not playing."
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) April 19, 2016
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