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Capitals recall goaltender Mitch Gibson from Hershey

Gibson joins Washington after two AHL appearances this season for the Bears.

The Washington Capitals recalled goaltender Mitch Gibson from the Hershey Bears on Friday, Oct. 23, general manager Chris Patrick announced.

Gibson has made two appearances for Hershey this season, splitting the decisions. He has a 3.50 goals-against average and an .881 save percentage.

He played 23 games for the Bears last season, finishing with nine wins, nine losses and three overtime losses. His goals-against average was 2.94 and his save percentage was .903, according to the Capitals and Bears.

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