The Washington Capitals have made roster adjustments by recalling goaltender Mitchell Gibson from the AHL's Hershey Bears. Gibson, 25, had an impressive tenure in the ECHL with the South Carolina Stingrays, recording a 12-1-0 record, a 1.75 goals-against average, and a .933 save percentage this season. His performance in the AHL is also noteworthy, as he achieved a perfect record of 3-0-0 with a 1.94 GAA in three games with Hershey. Meanwhile, the Capitals have loaned Clay Stevenson to Hershey, where he made his NHL debut earlier this year.

This move reflects the Capitals' strategy to reinforce their goaltending depth, especially with Gibson's potential to contribute in high-stakes games. Stevenson, although loaned, has shown promise in the AHL, making 33 saves in his NHL debut. The Capitals' decisions underscore their focus on developing their young talents while ensuring a competitive edge in the league.

The Washington Capitals closed their regular season with a loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, finishing with a commendable record of 51-22-9 and 111 points. Notably, goaltender Clay Stevenson made his NHL debut with 31 saves amidst a challenging matchup. Connor McMichael netted the first goal, but the Penguins quickly countered with Bryan Rust equalizing shortly after. Ovechkin, celebrated for becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, managed to score on a power play. Despite all efforts, the Capitals fell behind as Pittsburgh capitalized with a series of goals, leading to a final score of 5-2. The Capitals now turn their focus to the playoffs, where they will face the Montreal Canadiens in the opening round.