DTDJohn Gibson G DET Sat 4/29/17 1:33 AM
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Gibson allowed two goals on 23 shots in a 2-1 loss during Game 2 of the second round versus the Oilers on Friday. Edmonton leads the series 2-0.
EDGE Analysis
The Pittsburgh native was a little bit better in this one, but it still wasn't enough. Anaheim recorded 16 shots in the third but couldn't find the equalizer. Gibson also allowed yet another power-play goal, which is the ninth one the Ducks have yielded this postseason. If Gibson and the Ducks don't get things figured out quickly, it could be a very short second-round series.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Fri 4/28/17 4:43 PM
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Gibson is slated to start Friday night's Game 2 against the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson got lit up to the tune of four goals in the Game 1 loss, but it's actually Anaheim's defense that has been more of the issue -- the 31 shots on goal they allowed Wednesday was actually the lowest total they've allowed during the whole postseason. This represents a problem if the Ducks' offense can't get it going, especially considering Gibson will have to face shots from an offense led by Connor McDavid.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Thu 4/27/17 8:31 AM
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Gibson saved just 27 of 31 shots during Wednesday's Game 1 loss to Edmonton.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson has been hit or miss through five playoff games, as he's allowed two goals or fewer in three outings and four goals in the other two. Anaheim has allowed 14.33 high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes in the playoffs, so team defense has been more of an issue than Gibson's play. He'll look to backstop Anaheim to a Game 2 win Friday.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Wed 4/26/17 6:58 PM
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Gibson will defend the crease in Wednesday's Game 1 matchup against the Oilers, the Edmonton Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson was pulled from Game 3 due to poor play, but the Ducks still won the contest and the youngster started in the blue paint in each of the club's four-game series. Unless he falls apart in the second round, Gibson should continue serving as the starting netminder for the club, looking to build off a 36-save performance in the Ducks' Game 4 series-clinching victory over the Flames.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Thu 4/20/17 9:37 AM
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Gibson saved 36 of 37 shots during Wednesday's Game 4 win over Calgary.
EDGE Analysis
After allowing four goals on just 16 shots in Game 3, Gibson turned in a stellar outing to clinch the series. Anaheim now has some time to recharge for a second-round matchup against the winner of the Edmonton-San Jose series, which is currently tied at 2-2.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Wed 4/19/17 1:53 PM
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Gibson will defend the cage against the Flames on Wednesday, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson heads back into the crease after getting the hook in Game 3; an outing in which he gave up four goals on just 16 shots. Since returning from injury, the netminder has posted a 4-0-1 record with a 2.18 GAA, so fantasy owners will be hoping that Monday was an anomaly. Despite the 23-year-old's struggles, the Ducks were able to fight their way back and secure a 3-0 series lead over Calgary.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Tue 4/18/17 1:49 AM
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Gibson was pulled midway through the second period Monday after allowing four goals on 16 shots to the Flames in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
Jonathan Bernier came in to mop up the 4-1 deficit left by Gibson, and he did so in fine form, turning aside all 16 shots to allow the Ducks to climb out of their hole and prevail in overtime, 5-4. Anaheim is now up 3-0 in the series and will have four opportunities to close out the Flames, so it's difficult to say at this point whether head coach Randy Carlyle will roll with Gibson or Bernier in Game 4 on Wednesday.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Mon 4/17/17 4:55 PM
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Gibson will start between the pipes for Monday's Game 3 matchup against the Flames, NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Gibson has commanded the crease in the first two contests, allowing just four goals (two in each) to the Flames to lead the club to a 2-0 lead in the series. He will look to continue that successful stretch Monday, with veteran Brian Elliott set to start in the opposing crease.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Sun 4/16/17 10:31 AM
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Gibson turned away 35 of 37 shots in Saturday's Game 2 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
A fantastic showing from Gibson, who has stopped 65 of 69 shots through two games to help the Ducks grab a commanding 2-0 series lead. He closed out the regular season with two sensational showings against Chicago and Calgary and has carried that strong play right into the playoffs. Gibson has been terrific all year and if he keeps it up, the Ducks could be serious contenders this year.
DTDJohn Gibson G DET Sat 4/15/17 10:14 PM
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Gibson will get the home start in Game 2 against the Flames on Saturday, Eric Stephens of the Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jonathan Bernier had a fine regular season, but after Gibson got the start in Game 1, and picked up the win, this seemed inevitable. Gibson posted a 2.22 GAA and a .924 save percentage this season, and he made 30 saves on 32 shots in the series opener.