Braden Holtby may be done playing in the NHL but we still have a couple of Pro Reads from our lengthy in-person video session in his last season, and we don’t want to waste any insights from the Stanley Cup- and Vezina Trophy-winning goalie who read plays so incredibly well.

THE SCENARIO

This time Holtby is facing a breakaway from the blue line against the New York Rangers:

THE SAVE

Like every rush chance, the speed of the attack matters, so let’s watch the entire sequence and see if you can identify Holtby’s keys to managing depth against a breakaway:

THE PRO READ

Now let’s listen in on Holtby’s keys to managing a breakaway.

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