Gibson was first off the ice Wednesday, indicating that he'll draw the road start versus the Sharks, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gibson will be facing a Sharks team that tied Philadelphia for 15th in converting power-play chances (20.7 percent) last season. However, Team Teal now has two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson in tow to form a lethal 1-2 punch with Brent Burns across the power-play lines. As a result, Gibson will need to exhibition sound positioning in this opener given all the one-timers that figure to come his way.