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Capitals activate Thompson, assign Gibson to Hershey

Washington brings Logan Thompson off injured reserve and sends Mitch Gibson back to its AHL affiliate.

File photo: Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson catches the puck during a game at TD Garden.
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The Washington Capitals activated goaltender Logan Thompson from injured reserve and loaned Mitch Gibson to the Hershey Bears on Wednesday, Oct. 28, the NHL club announced. General manager Chris Patrick announced the moves.

Gibson has played twice for Hershey this season, posting a 1-1-0 record, a 3.50 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage. Hershey also confirmed his assignment, which CBS Sports reported Wednesday.

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