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Braden Holtby shuts down Penguins scoring chance with remarkable toe save

Just hand him the Vezina already.

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The Washington Capitals faced elimination in Game 6 and desperately needed a terrific game from their goaltender to survive.

They ended the second period down by three goals. But at least they'll always have one save to look back fondly on! Midway through the second period, Evgeni Malkin fed Penguins winger Carl Hagelin with a pass right in front of the net. Capitals goalie Braden Holtby then made one of the best saves of the playoffs.

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And then he gave up two goals about five minutes later. But that save on Hagelin!

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