Gibson (illness) practiced Monday and should be ready to return to his backup role for Tuesday's Game 3 against the Flames, the Orange County Register reports. While Gibson played pretty well this season, the Ducks are off to a 6-0 start in the play with Frederik Andersen between the pipes. Andersen has thus earned himself some leeway, leaving Gibson as the clear No. 2.

Gibson (flu) will not be available for Sunday's Game 2 against the Flames, the Orange County Register reports. Gibson missed Game 1 with the same illness, but is set to to rejoin his team later Sunday. This likely means that the team thinks Gibson may be ready to return to his backup role by Game 3, and want him with the team if he does recover in time.

Gibson was a late scratch for the backup goaltender from Monday's Game 1 due to the flu, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports. Gibson was suffering from an upper-body injury coming into the series, but instead an illness held him out of Game 1. Frederik Anderson continues to be the team's no. 1 goaltender in the postseason, but Jason LaBarbera will back him up Thursday. However, the illness shouldn't cost Gibson too much time, and the he should retake his no.2 netminder role back upon his return.

Gibson (upper body) will be ready to back up Frederik Andersen for Thursday's second-round opener against the Flames, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports. Gibson indicated toward the end of the Ducks' first-round sweep of the Jets that he was ready to go, and after getting a few practices under his belt, coach Bruce Boudreau seemed to acknowledge as much. Andersen's steady play in net during the first round likely won't allow Gibson to merit consideration for a start right away, but if Andersen submits a few shaky outings against the Flames, Boudreau could opt for a change in the net.

Gibson (upper body) indicated that he's healthy and ready to play, but he will not back up Frederik Andersen for Thursday's Game 4 against the Jets, Helene Elliott of the Los Angeles Times reports. With the Ducks holding a commanding 3-0 series lead, it appears coach Bruce Boudreau is content to let Gibson rest up until the start of the second round. The Ducks' goaltending picture was a bit unclear heading into the final week of the regular season, but Gibson's injury allowed Andersen to reemerge as the clear starter, and he's done nothing at this point to put his standing atop the depth chart in jeopardy.

Gibson (upper body) is participating in Tuesday's practice, and he may be available in about one week, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports. With the Ducks sitting on a 3-0 lead in their first-round series against the Jets, Gibson probably won't be available until the second round of the playoffs. Once healthy, he'll likely serve as the backup to Frederik Andersen, assuming the Danish netminder holds it together.

Gibson (upper body) will travel to Winnipeg ahead of the Ducks' Game 3 match against the Jets on Monday, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports. It's a sign that Gibson is getting gradually healthier, but the odds seem to favor him sitting out the remainder of the first round. Frederik Andersen has played well in the Ducks' first two games to give them a 2-0 lead, providing reason to proceed cautiously with Gibson.

Gibson (upper body) didn't practice Friday, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports. Gibson's absence likely indicates that the Ducks will once again turn to Frederik Andersen on Saturday in Game 2 of their series against the Jets, with Jason LaBarbera serving as the team's backup. Gibson will likely need to return to the ice for several full practices before returning to the Ducks' lineup.

Gibson (upper body) will not be available in Game 1 of the Ducks' first-round postseason series with the Jets, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports. Gibson was absent from practice again Thursday morning, ensuring that Frederik Andersen will make the start in goal while Jason LaBarbera steps in as the backup. Despite Gibson's lack of recent on-ice activity, he's still being viewed as day-to-day and remains a candidate to play later in the series.

Coach Bruce Boudreau indicated that while Gibson (upper body) is "getting closer" to a return, the goalie isn't expected to be available for Thursday's Game 1 matchup with the Jets, Elliott Teaford of the Los Angeles Daily News reports. Gibson wasn't able to practice with the team Wednesday, virtually ensuring that Frederik Andersen will make the start for Game 1 while Jason LaBarbera serves as the backup in goal. The Ducks continue to view Gibson as day-to-day, so for the moment, it doesn't appear that he's at risk of missing much more than Thursday's game.