Gibson stopped eight of 13 shots before being replaced by Cam Talbot late in the second period of Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Canadiens.
It was an inauspicious beginning to Gibson's Red Wings tenure, but defensive breakdowns and bad bounces contributed to the first four goals against the veteran netminder, before he gave up a juicy rebound to set up the fifth and got the hook. Detroit is counting on Gibson to reinforce its crease after the veteran netminder posted a 2.77 GAA and .911 save percentage over 29 appearances for a struggling Ducks squad in 2024-25, but he'll need more help from his new teammates than he got Thursday.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Set to face Habs
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Gibson will patrol the home crease in the Red Wings' season opener against Montreal on Thursday, per Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Gibson will also make his Detroit debut after being acquired from Anaheim over the summer. The 32-year-old netminder had an 11-11-2 record, 2.77 GAA and .911 save percentage in 29 regular-season appearances with the Ducks last year. Gibson should get the majority of the Red Wings' starts this year, but Cam Talbot might still get a larger workload than a typical backup.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Set to start Saturday
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Gibson will patrol the home crease in Saturday's preseason finale against Toronto, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Gibson stopped 18 of the 20 shots he faced in Monday's 2-1 exhibition loss to Pittsburgh. After being acquired from Anaheim during the offseason, he will likely begin the 2025-26 campaign as Detroit's No. 1 netminder.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Between pipes against Pittsburgh
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Gibson will tend the home twine in Monday's exhibition contest against the Penguins, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Gibson will draw into his second start of the preseason Monday. The veteran netminder was sharp in limited action Friday against the Penguins, turning aside 13 of 14 shots before giving way to Michal Postava. Gibson will attempt to help Detroit get into the postseason for the first time since 2016 in 2025-26.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Starting against Pittsburgh
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Gibson will defend the road crease during Friday's preseason game against the Penguins, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Gibson will make his first start of the preseason Friday, but Michal Postava will take over in the net during the second half of the matchup. Gibson made 29 appearances for the Ducks last year, going 11-11-2 with a 2.77 GAA and a .911 save percentage, and he's slated to share the net with Cam Talbot in Detroit once the 2025-26 regular season gets underway.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Looks ready to begin camp
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Gibson (lower body) practiced Thursday in the Red Wings' first on-ice session, Michael Whitaker of The Hockey News reports.
Gibson was acquired by Detroit from Anaheim back in June. Injuries have been a major theme for Gibson over the last few years, but it's a good sign that he's on the ice and apparently healthy to begin his first training camp with the Red Wings. The 32-year-old will compete with Cam Talbot for starts this year, though Gibson is the favorite to handle a starting role.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Motown bound in trade
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Detroit obtained Gibson (lower body) from Anaheim on Saturday in exchange for Petr Mrazek, a second-round pick in 2027 and a fourth-round selection in 2026.
Gibson has dealt with injuries while losing playing time to Lukas Dostal in recent seasons. In 2024-25, the 31-year-old Gibson went 11-11-2 with a 2.73 GAA and .912 save percentage, but he has struggled mightily since 2019-20 as the Ducks went through a rebuild. Detroit is banking on him being able to bounce back in a different environment. Cam Talbot, who is 37, is signed for one more season at $2.5 million. Gibson should enter the 2025-26 campaign as Detroit's No. 1 netminder.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Ends season on shelf
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Gibson (lower body) won't suit up versus the Jets on Wednesday.
Gibson will miss his seventh straight game to close out the season. The oft-injured netminder is under contract for another two years at a $6.4 million cap hit. He also has a 10-team no-trade list, but his name has come up in rumors for years, and those could surface again during the offseason following the emergence of Lukas Dostal as a viable No. 1 goalie in 2024-25.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Not suiting up
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Gibson (lower body) won't play Tuesday versus the Wild.
It's looking less likely that Gibson will be able to return to the crease in 2024-25. This will be his sixth straight absence, and the Ducks' season finale is Wednesday in Winnipeg. Lukas Dostal will start Tuesday, and if Gibson remains out, look for Ville Husso to get the nod Wednesday.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Unavailable against Colorado
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Gibson (lower body) will not suit up Sunday versus the Avalanche, according to the NHL media site.
Gibson will miss his fifth straight game, and it's unclear if he'll be available again in 2024-25. The Ducks have two games left on their schedule after Sunday. Ville Husso will continue to operate in the No. 2 netminding role while Gibson is out.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Out again Wednesday
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Gibson (lower body) will not be in the lineup against Calgary on Wednesday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Since Ville Husso is getting the nod Wednesday, it will almost certainly be Lukas Dostal who defends the road cage against the Kings on Thursday in the second half of the back-to-back. As such, Gibson is unlikely to get another shot to rejoin the lineup until Sunday's clash with Colorado at the earliest -- though it's possible the Ducks decide to just shut the veteran backstop down for the rest of the year.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Won't dress against Oilers
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Gibson (lower body) will not be in the lineup versus Edmonton on Monday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Gibson has been limited to just six appearances in the Ducks' 23 games since returning from the 4 Nations Face-Off, going 2-2-0 with a 3.07 GAA and .900 save percentage. Even if Gibson was healthy, he may have needed to settle for a spot on the bench down the stretch in favor of Lukas Dostal.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Unavailable Saturday
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Gibson (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's road game versus Vancouver.
Gibson will miss at least one game after getting injured in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Calgary. He has posted a record of 11-11-2 with a 2.77 GAA and a .911 save percentage through 29 appearances this season. Ville Husso will be Lukas Dostal's backup in Saturday's lineup.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Injured again Thursday
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Gibson (lower body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Flames.
It's been a recurring theme in recent years for Gibson to have a parade of injuries late in the season. This is his third injury since the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The 31-year-old allowed three goals on 26 shots over the first two periods of the contest and is in line to take the loss if the Ducks' offense can't cover his damage. If the injury is even moderate, he may be shut down for the season, as the Ducks have just seven games on the schedule after Thursday.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Starting in Calgary
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Gibson will start on the road versus the Flames, Ryan Pike of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Gibson will start for the first time in four games. He had won his previous two outings, giving up just three goals on 59 combined shots in those contests. The 31-year-old has a favorable matchup against the Flames, who have scored just 15 goals over their last six games, though they will be desperate for a win to bolster their slim playoff chances.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Gets plenty of support in win
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Gibson stopped 23 of 25 shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.
The hapless Bruins continue to struggle, and Gibson was able to take advantage of that with his second straight win since returning from a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old netminder has allowed three goals on 59 shots across those two games. Gibson improved to 11-10-2 with a 2.72 GAA and a .912 save percentage across 28 appearances this season. Gibson has alternated starts with Lukas Dostal since his return, so don't be surprised to see Dostal start Friday versus the Rangers.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Set to start Wednesday
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Gibson is set to guard the home goal against Boston on Wednesday, per Derek Lee of The Hockey News.
Gibson has a 10-10-2 record, 2.75 GAA and .912 save percentage in 27 appearances this season. He stopped 33 of 34 shots (.971 save percentage) en route to a 4-1 victory over Nashville in his last start Thursday. Boston is tied for 28th in goals per game with 2.64.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Makes 33 saves in winning return
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Gibson stopped 33 of 34 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Predators.
Gibson made his first appearance since March 5, when he stopped 19 of 21 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Canucks before suffering a lower-body injury. This was the Pittsburgh's native first victory since Feb. 4. The 31-year-old veteran looked excellent in this win, but it's uncertain if he'll steal the starting role out of Lukas Dostal, with both players likely splitting starts in the final weeks of the regular season.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Tending twine Thursday
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Gibson (lower body) will defend the crease on the road versus Nashville on Thursday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Gibson will suit up for the first time since facing the Canucks on March 5, a game in which he gave up two goals on 21 shots before being forced out of the game. With Gibson back in the mix, Ville Husso will be hard-pressed to see much in the way of starts, as Gibson will likely split the workload with Lukas Dostal.
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Ducks' John Gibson: Not ready to suit up
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Gibson (lower body) won't suit up for Tuesday's game versus the Stars, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.
Gibson was not expected to start Tuesday, but he also won't be able to back up. The 31-year-old netminder is on the Ducks' road trip and appears to be closing in on a return, so it's possible he could return for Thursday's game against the Predators.
