TAMPA, FL - APRIL 14: Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Brian Elliott (1) relieves Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) in the 2nd period and shuts out the Anaheim Ducks during the NHL Hockey match between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks on April 14, 2022 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Andrew Bershaw/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Lightning re-sign Elliott to 1-year, $900K contract

4 years ago
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Brian Elliott is sticking around in Tampa Bay.

The Lightning have re-signed the veteran goaltender to a one-year, $900,000 contract, the team announced Friday.

Elliott signed with Tampa Bay in July and would have been an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

The 37-year-old has been steady in a backup role for the Lightning this season, registering a .921 save percentage and 2.23 goals against average across 16 appearances.

Barring injuries, Elliott likely won't factor into many of the Lightning's postseason contests as they chase a coveted three-peat. Andrei Vasilevskiy started every playoff game for Tampa Bay en route to its two Stanley Cup victories.

Elliott has played for six teams - the Lightning, Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, and Ottawa Senators - over his 518-game NHL career.

He owns a career 2.52 goals against average and .911 save percentage.

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