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Capitals' Goaltending Shake-Up: Shepard Leaves, Stevenson Steps Up

7/7/2025

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The Washington Capitals are set for a goaltending shake-up next season as Hunter Shepard departs for the Ottawa Senators. Clay Stevenson, an AHL All-Star, steps up as the Hershey Bears' new primary goaltender after a stellar 2023-24 season. The backup position promises to be a fierce competition between Mitch Gibson and Garin Bjorklund.

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The Washington Capitals are set for a goaltending shake-up next season as Hunter Shepard departs for the Ottawa Senators. Clay Stevenson, an AHL All-Star, steps up as the Hershey Bears' new primary goaltender after a stellar 2023-24 season. The backup position promises to be a fierce competition between Mitch Gibson and Garin Bjorklund.