John Gibson Starts Friday Amidst Recent Struggles

John Gibson will patrol the home crease for the Detroit Red Wings against Tampa Bay on Friday. Gibson has struggled since late October, posting an 0-4-1 record and allowing 21 goals on 154 shots in his last six appearances. This season, he holds a 4-6-1 record with a 3.47 GAA and an .870 save percentage across 12 outings. He faces a Tampa Bay team ranked eighth in the league with 3.22 goals per game in 2025-26.