John Gibson - NHL News & Rumors

WPG@DET: Perfetti scores PPG against John Gibson | Winnipeg Jets Cole Perfetti (WPG) scores power-play goal against John Gibson (DET) to make it 0 - 2

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WPG@DET: Connor scores PPG against John Gibson | Winnipeg Jets Kyle Connor (WPG) scores power-play goal against John Gibson (DET) to make it 0 - 2

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Back in action Sunday Gibson will defend the home crease in Sunday's clash against the Jets.

Impact 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.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact The veteran netminder was sharp in Detroit's season opener, and the only puck to get past him came on a New York power play in the first period. Gibson got no offensive support, however. a common refrain from 2025-26. He still won 29 games as the Wings' No. 1 goalie last season -- his highest total since 2017-18 with the Ducks -- but victories could be tougher to come by in 2026-27, especially with Dylan Larkin (upper body) seemingly on his way out the door.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dylan Garand makes 22 saves for 1st career shutout as Rangers beat Red Wings 2-0

Dylan Garand made 22 saves for his first career shutout and the New York Rangers spoiled the Detroit Red Wings’ opener with a 2-0 victory

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Starting in season opener Gibson will protect the home goal versus the Rangers on Friday.

Impact 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.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

John Gibson, Moritz Seider, JT Compher, Todd McLellan | Detroit Red Wings John Gibson, Moritz Seider, JT Compher and Todd McLellan speak with the media following Detroit's practice on Wednesday September 30, 2026.

4 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Saturday Gibson will guard the home crease in Saturday's preseason contest against the Blue Jackets, per Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Allows two goals in preseason start Gibson turned aside 22 of 24 shots during Tuesday's 7-4 preseason win over the Penguins.

Impact Gibson drew the start during Tuesday's exhibition and played the first two periods before being replaced by Trey Augustine, as expected. Gibson made 57 regular-season appearances during his first year in Detroit last season, going 29-22-4 with a 2.72 GAA and .901 save percentage, and he's expected to serve as the Red Wings' starting goaltender once again during the 2026-27 campaign, with Daniil Tarasov operating as the No. 2 option.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Tuesday Gibson is slated to start on the road against Pittsburgh in Tuesday's preseason tilt.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

One Improvement Each Red Wings Goaltender Needs in 2026-27 Goaltending could ultimately determine whether the Detroit Red Wings return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026-27. With veteran John Gibson...

AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

John Gibson Season Ending Media | April 17, 2026 | Detroit Red Wings John Gibson speaks with the media following the 2025-26 Detroit Red Wings season.

APRIL 17 • NHL.COM

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.

Impact 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 has 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 with top prospects Sebastian Cossa and Trey Augustine both knocking on the door.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16 • YOUTUBE

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Gives up four goals Saturday Gibson stopped 28 of 32 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Devils. The fifth goal he allowed was an empty-netter with 60 seconds left in the game.

Impact The Red Wings' playoff hopes were officially extinguished after Saturday's loss, and while Gibson can't be the one to blame for the poor run in recent games, he certainly deserves some of it. 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 any of Detroit's final two games -- at Tampa Bay on Monday and at Florida on Wednesday.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Red Wings extend NHL's longest current playoff drought that has dragged on for a decade

The Detroit Red Wings sat on the bench, stewing in stunned silence, after their latest loss sealed their fate as a franchise relegated to watching the NHL playoffs on TV

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Red Wings eliminated from NHL playoff picture with 5-3 loss to Devils

Jesper Bratt’s scored his second goal with 3:34 left in the third period, helping the New Jersey Devils eliminate the Detroit Red Wings from the NHL playoff picture with a 5-3 win...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

NJD@DET: Glass scores goal against John Gibson | New Jersey Devils Cody Glass (NJD) scores goal against John Gibson (DET) to make it 3 - 3

APRIL 11 • NHL.COM

NJD@DET: Bratt scores goal against John Gibson | New Jersey Devils Jesper Bratt (NJD) scores goal against John Gibson (DET) to make it 2 - 2

APRIL 11 • NHL.COM

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit takes on New Jersey after Larkin's hat trick

The Detroit Red Wings host the New Jersey Devils after Dylan Larkin's hat trick against the Philadelphia Flyers in the Red Wings' 6-3 win

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

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.

Impact 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.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Larkin's hat trick, Seider's career night lead Red Wings to crucial win over Flyers, 6-2

Dylan Larkin had three goals and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings kept their playoff chances alive with a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

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