The Washington Capitals have re-signed goaltender Garin Bjorklund to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 at the NHL level after a standout season in the ECHL. In 2024-25, he posted a remarkable record of 21-4-3 with a 2.02 goals-against average and .927 save percentage for the South Carolina Stingrays, leading them to a franchise-record 52 wins. His journey faced challenges, including back surgery, but he made significant improvements, earning mentorship from veteran Braden Holtby and making his AHL debut, where he excelled as well.
Bjorklund's impressive stats this season include a 21-4-3 record, a 2.02 goals-against average, and .927 save percentage, helping South Carolina to its best regular-season record.
Despite starting his career with an injury, Bjorklund rebounded to have a remarkable 2024-25 season that established him as a top prospect in the Capitals organization.
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