Braden Holtby, who missed Friday’s game due to illness, is expected to return to the Washington Capitals net for Game 3 on Sunday.
Holtby made 23 saves in the Caps’ Game 1 loss to the Islanders.
“I don’t think there will be any questions,” said Holtby when asked about his health. “I don’t know if I lost more energy stressing out through the game or through the sickness.”
Philipp Grubauer made 18 saves in Friday’s 4-3 Game 2 win.
Jonas Hiller will return to the net on Sunday when the Calgary Flames host the Vancouver Canucks in Game 3.
As per Bob Hartley, Jonas Hiller will get the start in Game 3.
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) April 18, 2015
Hiller left Game 2 late in the third period after allowing three goals on 29 shots in the Flames’ 4-1 loss.
Karri Ramo played 4:58 in relief.