
associated press Washington’s Braden Holtby gave up six goals on 34 shots in the Capitals’ season-opening 6-3 loss ¿Saturday at Tampa Bay, but the first-year starter says there are no overall flaws in his game.

associated press Washington’s Braden Holtby gave up six goals on 34 shots in the Capitals’ season-opening 6-3 loss ¿Saturday at Tampa Bay, but the first-year starter says there are no overall flaws in his game.

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby reacts after allowing a goal by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby reacts after allowing a goal by Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Martin St. Louis during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby recorded a 1.95 goals against average and a .935 save percentage in 14 playoff games last year. The 23-year-old is competing with Michal Neuvirth for the starting spot to open the lockout-shortened 48-game regular season. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby recorded a 1.95 goals against average and a .935 save percentage in 14 playoff games last year. The 23-year-old is competing with Michal Neuvirth for the starting spot to open the lockout-shortened 48-game regular season. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Goalie Braden Holtby, a playoff hero for the Capitals this past spring, is keeping sharp during the NHL lockout by playing with Washington’s top farm team, the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. (Associated Press)

Hershey Bears goalie Braden Holtby (1) makes one of his 40 saves in the first period of their AHL hockey game against the Toronto Marlies, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Hershey, Pa. The Bears won 4-2. (AP Photo/Lebanon Daily News, Glen Gray) THE PATRIOT-NEWS OUT.

Hershey Bears goalie Braden Holtby (1) makes one of his 40 saves in the first period of their AHL hockey game against the Toronto Marlies, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Hershey, Pa. The Bears won 4-2. (AP Photo/Lebanon Daily News, Glen Gray) THE PATRIOT-NEWS OUT.