Goalie Braden Holtby could win his 15th straight decision, which would be the second-longest streak in NHL history, two behind the record set by Gilles Gilbert with the Boston Bruins in 1975-76. Holtby is 14-0-0 in his past 16 starts. Before a six-day break, the Washington Capitals were on a six-game winning streak and 26-4-3 in their past 33 games. They haven't played since a 6-4 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Feb. 11. "We'll see how we come out of the break," Capitals forward Justin Williams said after practice Friday. "There is no pregame skate, so this is it. We've got back-to-back afternoon games, we've got one skate after five days off and we play." The Capitals defeated the Red Wings 6-3 on Feb. 9 in the fifth game of their winning streak. The Capitals obtained defenseman Tom Gilbert, 34, from the Los Angeles Kings in a trade for future considerations. Gilbert, who has played 11 NHL seasons, was sent to Hershey of the American Hockey League. "It's a really good move for us; it gives us some depth," Capitals coach Barry Trotz said. "He has played in some playoff games, he has played against good competition, he is a veteran guy, he's got some offensive talent."
