Lightning sign goaltender Christopher Gibson to one-year contract

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetOctober 09, 2020 - 5:01pm

New York Islanders' goalie Christopher Gibson (33) makes a save against the Edmonton Oilers during overtime NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Thursday March 8, 2018. (Jason Franson/CP)

The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed goaltender Christopher Gibson to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced on Friday.

Gibson, 27, appeared in 25 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL during the 2019-20 season, posting a 10-8-5 record to go along with a 2.78 goals-against average and .914 save percentage.

He’s played in 14 career NHL games over three seasons with the New York Islanders, earning three wins to go along with a .904 save percentage and a 3.45 goals-against average.

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