DTDJohn Gibson G DET Thu 10/10/19 11:53 PM
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Gibson made 26 saves in a 2-1 loss to the Penguins on Thursday night.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson allowed more than one goal for just the first time in four starts this season. He has made 124 saves on 129 shots in those four games. The Ducks really seem to be buying into the ethos of hard work and teamwork being preached by new coach, Dallas Eakins. If that continues, Gibson's game gets far easier, as he won't be called on to bail his mates out nearly as often as he has had to do in the past.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Thu 10/10/19 1:12 PM
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Gibson is listed as a player to watch in Wes Crosby's NHL.com game preview, indicating he'll start between the pipes in Thursday's road game against the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson has been the best goaltender in the NHL thus far this season, picking up three consecutive victories while posting a superb 1.00 GAA and .970 save percentage. The 26-year-old American will look to keep rolling in a road matchup with a banged-up Pittsburgh team that will be without Evgeni Malkin (lower body), Nick Bjugstad (lower body), Alex Galchenyuk (lower body) and Bryan Rust (hand).
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Wed 10/9/19 12:50 AM
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Gibson allowed one goal on 31 shots in a 3-1 victory over the Red Wings on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The Pittsburgh native is off to a fast start with three wins in his first three starts. That's come as a bit of a shock too, as Gibson had a hard time winning games with the struggling Ducks at the end of last season.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Tue 10/8/19 2:25 PM
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Gibson will guard the goal in Tuesday's road game against the Red Wings, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson has had a fantastic start to the season, picking up back-to-back victories over the Coyotes and Sharks while posting a superb 1.00 GAA and .971 save percentage. The 26-year-old American will look to pick up a third consecutive win in a road matchup with a hot Detroit team that has racked up nine goals through its first two games of the campaign.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Sun 10/6/19 12:38 AM
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Gibson allowed one goal on 36 shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
It was a solid impersonation of a brick wall by Gibson, who was peppered throughout the game but allowed only a second-period goal to Logan Couture. The 26-year-old goalie improves to 2-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA and a .971 save percentage early in the year. He should get the nod again as the Ducks begin a road trip in Detroit on Tuesday.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Sat 10/5/19 9:38 PM
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Gibson led his team out onto the ice, suggesting he'll start Saturday's game against the Sharks, Ducks PA announcer Phil Hulett reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson turned aside 32 of 33 shots to beat the Coyotes in the opener, but he'll face a tougher test against a Sharks team that's dropped its first two games of the season against Vegas but tied for second in the league with 3.52 goals per game last season. The team in front of Gibson leaves a lot to be desired, so the 26-year-old netminder should be in for a busy night.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Fri 10/4/19 1:53 AM
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Gibson (undisclosed) allowed only one goal on 33 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson exited the Ducks' preseason finale, but he had no lingering effects from the injury. Only Coyotes center Derek Stepan was able to tickle the twine behind Gibson. The American goalie had a rough year (by his standards) with a 26-22-8 record, a 2.84 GAA and a .917 save percentage in 58 games last year. Expect Gibson to receive the starting nod for Saturday's game against the Sharks.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Thu 10/3/19 2:46 PM
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Gibson (undisclosed) will get the starting nod at home against Arizona on Thursday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson was pulled from the Ducks' preseason finale, but it appears that was a precautionary move, rather than an indication of something more serious. The Pittsburgh native will be hoping to get back on track after posting a career-worst 2.84 GAA in 58 appearances last season. While the 25-year-old is the clear No. 1, having a backup with 378 career wins in Ryan Miller gives the coaching staff the ability to rest Gibson when needed.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Sun 9/29/19 12:26 AM
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Gibson was pulled before for the third period of Saturday's preseason finale against the Coyotes, and the Ducks reported they "don't know yet" in regards to the status of the netminder, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
The update doesn't provide much in terms of the status of Gibson, but it would be a major blow for the Ducks to open 2019-20 if he's unavailable out of the gates. Ryan Miller took over for him Saturday and would presumably start Opening Night on Thursday if he's unavailable. The team should provide more information on its primary netminder either after the contest or in the coming days.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Tue 9/24/19 2:37 PM
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Gibson will start between the pipes in Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Sharks, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson was razor sharp in his preseason debut Saturday against Arizona, turning aside 17 of 18 shots. He'll look to keep rolling in a home matchup with a San Jose team that's scored eight goals through its first three preseason contests.