What Happened
John Gibson did not come out for the second period of Detroit's game against Tampa Bay on Tuesday and was ruled out by the Red Wings with a lower-body injury. Daniil Tarasov entered in relief. Before leaving, Gibson stopped 11 of 13 shots. The 33-year-old has appeared in 10 games this season, posting a 3.37 goals-against average and an .860 save percentage.
Key Details
- Gibson was ruled out with a lower-body injury and did not play the second period.
- Daniil Tarasov replaced Gibson in net.
- Gibson allowed two goals on 13 shots before exiting.
- Gibson has a 3.37 GAA and .860 save percentage in 10 games this season.
- He previously left after the second period against Vancouver on Oct. 22.
- Gibson is in his second season with Detroit after 12 with Anaheim.
What It Means
Gibson has handled the majority of Detroit's starts this season, so his absence would push Tarasov into a larger role. The Red Wings have not announced a timeline for Gibson's return, leaving the club's goaltending depth uncertain in the near term.
What's Next
Detroit has not provided a timeline for Gibson's recovery. His status for upcoming games will depend on further evaluation, with Tarasov in line for additional work if Gibson misses time.