G DET
Sat 5/10/14 9:22 AM

With Frederik Anderson (lower-body) hurt and unlikely to play today, Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau isn't denying that youngster John Gibson could be his starting goalie for Game 4 of the team's playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings. Gibson, promoted from AHL Norfolk to Anaheim Friday because Andersen left Thursday's 3-2 win over LA with his injury, had only three late-season starts, but all were wins and one was a shutout. And Gibson, who's won big games for Team USA at the world championship level, has been starring in Norfolk's playoffs. "He's always an option if he's called up," Boudreau said. Instead of starting the experienced Jonas Hiller, Boudreau had Andersen start in the first round against Dallas and stuck with him despite his inconsistency. But the chances of Andersen being available aren't likely, at least right now. And Boudreau is one willing to take a risk. "I fully believe that Gibson can play and I fully believe that Hiller can play," Boudreau said. "It's quite a gamble if you use Gibson. I've done it before. You live and die with the way you feel, I guess."