Holtby will start between the pipes Thursday night against the Islanders, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Holtby has crafted a home GAA of 1.98 this season, and he'll be energizing the Verizon Center on Thursday. The Capitals lead the NHL with 3.29 goals per game and allow the second fewest (2.25). Knowing that he has excellent support from the skaters, Holtby has been able to play a composed brand of hockey and that has led to 30 wins in 39 starts.