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Capitals re-sign goaltender Braden Holtby, defenceman John Erskine to 2-year deals

By: The Associated Press

Posted: 02/25/2013 11:50 AM | Comments: 0 | Last Modified: 02/25/2013 11:54 AM

Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) watches the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals have re-signed goaltender Holtby and defenceman John Erskine to two-year deals. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alex Brandon

ARLINGTON, Va. - The Washington Capitals have re-signed goaltender Braden Holtby and defenceman John Erskine to two-year deals.

The Capitals announced Monday that the 23-year-old Holtby will earn $3.7 million — $1.7 million next season and $2 million in 2014-15. He was set to become a restricted free agent this summer.

The 32-year-old Erskine's deal is worth $3.925 million — $1.925 million next season and $2 million in 2014-15. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Holtby is 5-6-0 this season with a 3.37 goals-against average, an .896 save percentage and one shutout. He has started Washington's last six games, going 4-2-0.

Erskine has one goal and one assist this season and ranks fourth on the team in hits and is tied for third in blocked shots.

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