The Capitals’ number one goalie, Braden Holtby, is nearing his return from injury. Holtby has been out for two games with an undisclosed upper-body injury.

Holtby hit the ice for full practice with the team Sunday morning at the Bell Centre. Head coach Todd Reirden said that Holtby may start against the Canadiens Monday night.

.@Holts170 back out and practicing with the boys today in Montreal.#ALLCAPS #CapsHabs pic.twitter.com/b8fIQNcZmz

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 18, 2018

Holtby said that he feels ready, but is waiting for doctors to clear him. Reirden says it depends on how Holtby feels after practice.

Capitals coach Todd Reirden said it’s possible Braden Holtby will start in goal vs. Canadiens tomorrow night.

All depends on how Holtby responds following today’s practice.

— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) November 18, 2018

Ilya Samsonov, who was called up from the Bears to back up Pheonix Copley, remains with the team for now.

Braden Holtby is on the ice for Capitals practice in Montreal.

Ilya Samsonov is still with the team. pic.twitter.com/AoEx5fV7S1

— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) November 18, 2018

Copley has done an admirable job in net. He started three games in four nights, winning two of them and allowing only six goals against.

TJ Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov are still out of the lineup with upper body injuries.

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