Free-agent goalie Ellis signs with Capitals

Florida Panther Jaromir Jagr (68) celebrates with Panther goaltender Dan Ellis (39) after the Panthers defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-2 during NHL hockey action in Ottawa Sunday, March 29, 2015. (Fred Chartrand/CP)

ARLINGTON, Va. — Free-agent goalie Dan Ellis signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Washington Capitals.

The team announced the deal Saturday.

The 35-year-old Ellis went 4-3-1 with a 2.35 goals-against average in eight games with the Florida Panthers last season.

He has played in a total of 212 NHL games with six clubs, including Nashville under current Capitals coach Barry Trotz.

July 4, 2015

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Dan Ellis
SIGNED BY
Washington Capitals
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$575,000
TOTAL
$575,000

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