Red Wings Rule Out Gibson With Lower-Body Injury
Detroit goaltender John Gibson exited the Tampa Bay game and was ruled out with a lower-body injury, with Daniil Tarasov entering in relief.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Hockey
The Detroit Red Wings ruled out goaltender John Gibson with a lower-body injury after he did not return for the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Daniil Tarasov came into the game in relief.
Why it matters
Gibson had allowed two goals on 13 shots before leaving, and the injury leaves Detroit reliant on Tarasov in goal. The Red Wings' goaltending depth will be tested while Gibson is sidelined.
Gibson owns a 3.37 goals-against average and a .860 save percentage through 10 games with Detroit this season. Before exiting, he had allowed two goals on 13 shots against Tampa Bay, and the severity of the injury has not been specified.
The players
John Gibson
John Gibson is a veteran NHL goaltender in his second season with the Detroit Red Wings, after spending the first 12 seasons of his career with the Anaheim Ducks.
Daniil Tarasov
Daniil Tarasov is a goaltender who entered the Red Wings' game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in relief after Gibson's departure.
The details
Gibson did not come out for the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning and was later ruled out by the Red Wings with a lower-body injury. Daniil Tarasov entered the game in relief.
Timeline
Gibson exited after the second period of the Oct. 22 game against the Vancouver Canucks.
Gibson was ruled out during Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Season Trajectory
Gibson's early-season exit comes during his second year with Detroit after 12 seasons in Anaheim, a transition that now carries added pressure on the Red Wings' goaltending. Without a clear timetable for his return, the injury could shape how Detroit approaches its goaltending rotation over the coming weeks.
Fantasy managers who rostered Gibson will need to adjust their goaltending lineups while he is out. Tarasov's expanded role could shift starts and save totals in Detroit's net until Gibson is cleared to return.
The takeaway
Injuries to starting goaltenders often force quick changes in both roster construction and fantasy lineups, so monitoring official team updates is the most reliable way to track Gibson's return.
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