Capitals Sign Goalie to 2-Year Contract During Olympics

Mitch Gibson inks new deal with Washington's NHL team during league break.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Washington Capitals have signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a new two-year contract during the 2026 Winter Olympics break. The deal is a two-way contract, meaning Gibson can be assigned to the team's minor league affiliate as needed.

Why it matters

The Capitals are taking advantage of the Olympic break to solidify their goaltending depth, ensuring they have coverage in net for the second half of the NHL season. Gibson has been in the Capitals' system but had not yet signed a contract with the team.

The details

The new two-year contract for Mitch Gibson with the Washington Capitals is a two-way deal, allowing the team flexibility to assign him to their minor league affiliate as needed. Gibson has been part of the Capitals' organization but had not yet signed an official contract with the NHL club.

  • The contract agreement was reached on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Mitch Gibson

A goaltender who has been part of the Washington Capitals' organization but had not yet signed a contract with the NHL club.

Washington Capitals

The NHL team based in Washington, D.C. that has signed goaltender Mitch Gibson to a new two-year contract during the 2026 Winter Olympics break.

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The takeaway

The Capitals are taking proactive steps to shore up their goaltending depth during the Olympic break, ensuring they have coverage in net for the second half of the NHL season.