DTDJohn Gibson G DET Wed 2/13/19 2:07 PM
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Gibson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Head coach Bob Murray said Gibson is dealing with both head and neck issues and didn't seem optimistic about him returning, noting that Gibson's "just not right anywhere up there." That said, if Gibson's addition to injured reserve was made retroactively, he'd be eligible to return Friday against Boston.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Tue 2/12/19 4:33 PM
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Gibson has yet to return to practice since sustaining an upper-body injury in Thursday's loss to the Senators, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson's absence puts a particularly deep wrinkle in Anaheim's goaltending plans since primary backup Ryan Miller (knee) is out as well, and the issue is further compounded for fantasy owners knowing that the Ducks have virtually no chance of making the playoffs. Hopefully, the team will have a firm timetable for Gibson's return once he's able to get back to practice.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Sat 2/9/19 12:34 PM
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Gibson (upper body) won't dress for Saturday's game against the Flyers, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson was removed from Thursday's loss to Ottawa after the second period for "precautionary reasons," so although he likely isn't dealing with a long-term issue, there's no reason for the Ducks to risk him exacerbating his injury as they continue to spiral down the standings. The American netminder will be reevaluated ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Canucks.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Fri 2/8/19 2:08 PM
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G DET
Gibson didn't practice Friday due to an upper-body injury, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson was removed from Thursday's loss to the Senators after the second period for "precautionary reasons," but it appears as though he may be in real danger of missing Saturday's matinee matchup with Philadelphia. Another update on the American netminder's status should surface following morning skate.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Thu 2/7/19 11:36 PM
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Gibson exited Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Senators after the second period for precautionary reasons, Elliott Teaford of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson took a hard hit from teammate Jaycob Megna late in the second period of Thursday's contest as Matt Duchene scored to put the Senators up 2-0. The 25-year-old netminder was able to finish the frame, but was replaced by Chad Johnson for the final period to avoid risking further injury in a game the Ducks' coaching staff evidently didn't think was winnable. At this point there's no reason to believe Gibson is in any danger of missing Saturday's matchup with Philadelphia.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Thu 2/7/19 9:38 PM
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Gibson was replaced by Chad Johnson at the start of the third period of Thursday's game against the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
It isn't clear if Gibson was pulled due to injury or performance, but more information regarding his status should surface following Thursday's contest.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Thu 2/7/19 11:25 AM
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Gibson will be in goal on the road against the Senators on Thursday, Eric Stephens of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson returns to the blue paint after having gotten the hook his last time out. The Pittsburgh native has given up 16 goals in his previous three contests and has just two wins in his last 16 appearances. While it's hard to put all the blame on Gibson given the team's lackluster offense, which is averaging a league-worst 2.26 goals, the netminder has not performed well this season and could miss the 25-win mark for the first time since 2015-16.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Mon 2/4/19 11:50 PM
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Gibson allowed five goals on 35 shots before being replaced by Chad Johnson early in the third period during Monday's 6-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old actually held Toronto off the scoreboard through the first 20 minutes, but a three-goal second period and two more within three minutes of each other in the third caused Gibson to get the hook. The Ducks' team-wide struggles have gotten into the head of their No. 1 netminder, who's now coughed up at least five goals in three straight starts, and Gibson's 2.93 GAA and .914 save percentage on the season are far below his usual standards.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Mon 2/4/19 6:34 PM
DTDJohn Gibson
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Gibson will start Monday's game versus the Maple Leafs, Elliott Teaford of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pulled in his last start after allowing six goals on 14 shots, Gibson has only two wins in his last 15 appearances. With that in mind, we can't responsibly recommend starting the Ducks' netminder against a high-powered offense like Toronto's.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Sat 2/2/19 10:49 PM
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Gibson was pulled Saturday after allowing six goals on 14 shots in a 9-3 loss to Winnipeg.
EDGE Analysis
The Ducks were led to slaughter and there was nothing that Gibson could do. He will rebound next time out. No worries.