Holtby makes 1st appearance of series in relief of Grubauer
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The Washington Capitals are turning to their former Vezina Trophy winner.
Braden Holtby made his 2018 playoff debut Sunday as Phillipp Grubauer was pulled after 40 minutes of Game 2 after giving up four goals on 22 shots.
Having jumped out to a 3-1 lead, the Capitals gave up three straight goals in the second period, leading head coach Barry Trotz to go with Holtby for the third.
The Capitals saw a similar situation play out in Game 1, as the team squandered a two-goal advantage before Artemi Panarin ended it in overtime.
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