In a move that could provide a boost to the Washington Capitals' goaltending depth, Mitch Gibson has been recalled from the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Hershey Bears. The 25-year-old Gibson was initially expected to serve as the team's fifth-string netminder, but his sudden promotion suggests that the Capitals are preparing for a potential absence from their top backup, Charlie Lindgren. Lindgren was forced to miss practice on Monday due to an undisclosed injury, leaving his status uncertain for tonight's matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Gibson is now poised to dress as the backup goaltender behind Logan Thompson, and his performance could play a significant role in the Capitals' bid to secure a crucial win against their division rivals.
The Capitals recalled goaltender Mitch Gibson from AHL Hershey on Tuesday, the team announced. He is expected to dress as Logan Thompson‘s backup tonight against the Maple Leafs after Charlie Lindgren missed yesterday’s practice due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Spencer Carbery said (via Tom Gulitti of NHL.com). Gibson started the season as Washington’s fifth-string netminder, sitting behind […]
