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| HT/WT: 6-2, 214 lbs |
| Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA |
| Age: 33 |
| Experience: 13 |
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2026 Goaltending
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| Regular Season | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2.07 | .915 | 0 |
Top John Gibson News
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Expected in goal Tuesday
Gibson is slated to get the starting nod at home against the Senators on Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.
Gibson has lost each of his first two outings despite posting an impressive 2.07 GAA and .915 save percentage. The netminder could get some offensive reinforcements soon, as Dylan Larkin (upper body) has been taken off non-roster injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's tilt. With some more scoring, Gibson should be capable of picking up plenty of wins, as he figures to see the bulk of the workload for the Wings.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Yields three shorthanded goals
Gibson stopped 24 of 27 shots on goal in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.
After a strong Opening Night performance, where he allowed just one goal, Gibson conceded three times Sunday. However, the skaters in front of him didn't make life easier for the 33-year-old netminder, as all three of the goals he allowed were at a man disadvantage. Across two appearances, he holds an 0-2-0 record, a 2.07 GAA and a .915 save percentage over 47 shot attempts. With trade rumors surrounding both Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, Gibson's situation in fantasy is set to be unpredictable for the time being. While he might find individual success, he's best left on waivers in standard leagues until the Red Wings can get back on track.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Back in action Sunday
Gibson will defend the home crease in Sunday's clash against the Jets.
Gibson led the Red Wings onto the ice Sunday ahead of his second start of the new season. He played well in his season debut Friday, allowing just one goal on 20 shots on net, but Detroit's offense left him out to dry in the 2-0 loss. The 33-year-old veteran backstop is coming off a strong season, where he posted a 29-22-4 record, four shutouts, a 2.72 GAA and a .901 save percentage across 57 regular-season outings in 2025-26. He'll be matched up against the Jets on Sunday, who lost their Opening Night clash in overtime against the Bruins, making Gibson a solid fantasy option in all formats.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Gets no help in Friday's loss
Gibson stopped 19 of 20 shots in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Rangers, with New York's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
The veteran netminder was sharp in Detroit's season opener, surrendering only a power-play goal in the first period. Gibson got no offensive support, a common refrain from 2025-26. He still won 29 games as the Red Wings' No. 1 goalie last season -- his highest total since 2017-18 with the Ducks. However, victories could be tougher to come by in 2026-27, especially with Dylan Larkin (upper body) seemingly on his way out the door.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Starting in season opener
Gibson will protect the home goal versus the Rangers on Friday.
Gibson will get the nod in the Red Wings' season opener. He allowed five goals on 45 shots over two preseason appearances. Gibson saw action in 57 games in 2025-26, his most in any campaign since 2018-19, though his lengthy injury history could make it difficult for him to get back to that number of appearances this year.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Takes loss in preseason finale
Gibson stopped 18 of 21 shots in Saturday's 4-2 preseason loss to the Blue Jackets. Columbus' final goal was scored into an empty net.
The Red Wings never led in the game, as the Jackets took a 3-0 lead into the third period before Gibson got any sort of offensive support. The long-time Anaheim netminder is coming off a solid first season with Detroit, going 29-22-4 in 57 appearances with a 2.72 GAA and .901 save percentage, and Gibson's spot at the top of the chart chart seems secure with the inconsistent Daniil Tarasov as his primary backup.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Tending twine Saturday
Gibson will guard the home crease in Saturday's preseason contest against the Blue Jackets, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Gibson is expected to play the entirety of Detroit's preseason finale between the pipes. The 33-year-old netminder had a solid first preseason outing, where he allowed just two goals on the 24 shot attempts he saw in a 7-4 win over the Penguins. The veteran backstop is coming off his best year in recent memory and is set to anchor the Red Wings' defense as the clear No. 1 option in net ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Allows two goals in preseason start
Gibson turned aside 22 of 24 shots during Tuesday's 7-4 preseason win over the Penguins.
Gibson drew the start during Tuesday's exhibition and played the first two periods before being replaced by Trey Augustine. Gibson made 57 regular-season appearances in his first year for Detroit in 2025-26, going 29-22-4 with a 2.72 GAA and a .901 save percentage. He's expected to serve as the Red Wings' starting goaltender again in the 2026-27 campaign, with Daniil Tarasov operating as the No. 2 option.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Expected to start Tuesday
Gibson is slated to start on the road against Pittsburgh in Tuesday's preseason tilt.
Gibson is projected to man the net for the first two periods of the exhibition contest, and Trey Augustine is penciled in to take over for the third frame. The 33-year-old Gibson had a 29-22-4 record, 2.72 GAA and .901 save percentage in 57 regular-season appearances with Detroit in 2025-26. He's expected to open the upcoming campaign as the Red Wings' No. 1 netminder, while Daniil Tarasov is set to serve as the understudy.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Gets hook in season finale
Gibson gave up four goals on 15 shots before being replaced by Cam Talbot midway through the second period of Wednesday's 8-1 rout at the hands of the Panthers.
The Red Wings apparently hit the links early to close out a massively disappointing season, hanging both their netminders out to dry in the process against a Florida lineup that was missing most of its stars. Gibson had something of a bounce-back campaign in Detroit despite a late fade, with his 29 wins being his highest total since 2017-18 with Anaheim. The 32-year-old goalie has one more year left on his current contract, but he could begin to get phased out next season by the Wings' top prospects Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine, who are both knocking on the door.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Drawing start against Florida
Gibson will defend the road crease in Wednesday's regular-season finale against Florida, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Gibson hasn't been particularly sharp in recent weeks, going 2-4-1 with a 3.74 GAA and .876 save percentage over his last seven appearances. He made a pair of starts against the Panthers in March and went 0-2-0 with a 3.06 GAA and .880 save percentage.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Gives up four goals Saturday
Gibson stopped 28 of 32 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils. The fifth goal Detroit allowed was an empty-netter with 60 seconds left in the game.
The Red Wings' playoff hopes were officially extinguished after Saturday's loss, and while Gibson isn't solely to blame for the poor run in recent games, he certainly has some culpability. He has lost three of his last four starts, going 1-2-1 with a 3.43 GAA and a subpar .881 save percentage in that span. It remains to be seen if he'll suit up for either of Detroit's final two games -- at Tampa Bay on Monday and at Florida on Wednesday.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: In net Saturday
Gibson (neck) will protect the home net against New Jersey on Saturday, according to Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press.
Gibson will return to the crease after leaving Thursday's 6-3 win over Philadelphia. He has earned a 29-20-4 record this season with a 2.64 GAA and a .904 save percentage across 55 appearances. Since the start of March, the Devils rank fourth in the league with 3.63 goals per game.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Dealing with neck stiffness
Gibson left Thursday's game versus the Flyers due to neck stiffness after a collision in his crease, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Head coach Todd McLellan added that Gibson is not in concussion protocol, which is a big positive. Gibson is expected to be fine but will be monitored in the coming days to see how he recovers. It's unclear if he'll be able to play Saturday versus the Devils, but if he's healthy, expect him to be in uniform since the Red Wings are still battling for a playoff spot.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Exits Thursday's game
Gibson (undisclosed) left Thursday's game against Philadelphia and is questionable to return.
Gibson stopped 13 of 15 shots before exiting the match midway through the second period. Cam Talbot stepped into the game as a result of Gibson's injury. The Red Wings have been leaning heavily on Gibson, using him in 16 of their past 17 games, including Thursday's action, but if he's forced to miss time, then Talbot will assume the No. 1 duties. Detroit is battling to earn the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. After the tilt against Philadelphia, Detroit will have three games remaining on its regular-season schedule.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Starting Thursday
Gibson will patrol the home crease versus Philadelphia on Thursday, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.
Gibson is 2-5-1 in his last eight starts, as the Red Wings are now chasing a playoff spot. Gibson is 28-20-4 with four shutouts, a 2.63 GAA and a .904 save percentage over 54 games this season. The Flyers have won three games in a row to move into third place in the Metropolitan Division with four games remaining in the season.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Loses battle in SO
Gibson halted 32 of 35 shots on net in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.
Gibson kept Tuesday's contest competitive all the way until the shootout, where he allowed three tallies on five attempts in the losing effort. Overall, the 32-year-old netminder now has a 28-20-4 record, a 2.63 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 54 outings this season. Despite finding the win column just five times in his last 15 outings, Gibson has maintained solid numbers during that span with a .901 save percentage and a 2.77 GAA. He'll likely see a few more starts during the Red Wings' quest for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, giving him a chance to reach the 30-win mark for the second time in his 12-year NHL career.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Tending twine Tuesday
Gibson will defend the cage for Tuesday's home clash with the Blue Jackets, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Gibson appeared in 14 straight games prior to getting the night off versus the Wild on Sunday. In those contests, the Pittsburgh native went 5-8-1 with a 2.77 GAA and one shutout. If Gibson can secure two more wins down the stretch, he will get over the 30-win threshold for the first time since 2017-18 when he was with the Ducks.
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Red Wings' John Gibson: Not enough support in loss
Gibson made 16 saves on 19 shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Rangers. New York's fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Gibson didn't play poorly, but Jonathan Quick played spectacularly at the other end of the rink. The Red Wings didn't solve Quick until the 19:27 mark of the third period. Heading into the game, Detroit was in a four-way tie with Columbus, Ottawa and Philadelphia for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Gibson is 1-3-0 in his last four starts with 12 goals allowed and could get a breather for Sunday's home matchup against Minnesota.
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