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John Gibson

Detroit Red Wings
G ⟷ 6'2" ⚖ 215 lbs 🗓 1993-07-14 📍 Pittsburgh, PA, USA
01 / SEASON GRADE

Performance vs Expectation

Updates after every start
F
Verdict
Well below expectation
SV%
87.1
Starter bar: 90.5+
GAA
3.35
Record · 7 GP
3-3-1
0 SO

John Gibson owns a 3-3-1 record with the Detroit Red Wings this 2026-2027 with a 87.1 SV% and 3.35 GAA across 7 appearances. For a starting goaltender, that grades as F — well below expectation.

02 / SEASON STATS

2026-2027 Season

7 GP
3 W
3 L
1 OTL
87.1 SV%
3.35 GAA
0 SO
163 SA
142 SV
SeasonTeamGPWLOTLSV%GAASO
2026-20277331.8713.350
2025-20265729224.9012.724
2024-20252911112.9122.770
2023-20244613272.8883.540
2022-20235314318.8993.991
2021-202256182611.9043.191
2020-2021359197.9032.983
2019-20205120265.9043.001
2018-20195826228.9172.842
2017-20186031187.9262.434
2016-20175225169.9242.226
2015-20164021134.9202.074
2014-2015231380.9142.601
2013-20143300.9541.331
04 / PLAYOFFS

Career Playoffs

26 GP 11-13 91.2 SV% 2.80 GAA 1 SO
Season Team GP WLSV%GAASO
2017-2018
Anaheim Ducks logo ANA
4 0 4 88.9 3.60 0
2016-2017
Anaheim Ducks logo ANA
16 9 5 91.8 2.59 0
2015-2016
Anaheim Ducks logo ANA
2 0 2 90.0 3.08 0
2013-2014
Anaheim Ducks logo ANA
4 2 2 91.9 2.69 1
07 / GAME LOG

Last 7 Games

Date Opp Score SASVSV%TOI
2026-10-23 @ VAN team logo VAN W 5-2 5 4 80.0% 40:00
2026-10-17 SJS team logo SJS W 4-3 34 31 91.2% 64:20
2026-10-13 NJD team logo NJD L 4-5 37 32 86.5% 60:55
2026-10-09 SEA team logo SEA L 3-6 15 10 66.7% 34:05
2026-10-06 OTT team logo OTT W 5-3 24 21 87.5% 59:39
2026-10-04 WPJ team logo WPJ L 2-3 27 24 88.9% 57:11
2026-10-02 NYR team logo NYR L 0-2 20 19 95.0% 58:51
PUCKY COVERAGE

John Gibson in the news

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  2. Analysis · Season Review #21: Detroit Red Wings - First in the Atlantic in January, 16 Losses in Their Last 24, Ten Straight Missed Playoffs in the Franchise's 100th SeasonThe Detroit Red Wings' 100th NHL season ended the same way the ninth, eighth, and seventh consecutive missed playoff seasons ended. Fading in March. Losing games they…
  3. Deep dive · John Gibson's Uneven Performance Highlights Detroit's Inconsistent Playoff PushJohn Gibson sits in the Detroit Red Wings crease with a 2.61 GAA and .905 save percentage through 52 games, numbers that look pedestrian until you understand what they…
  4. Recap · Detroit's Even-Strength Play Proves the Difference in Low-Special-Teams Win Over BuffaloThe Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres combined to go 0-for-10 on the power play Friday night at KeyBank Center, a special teams failure so complete it should have…
  5. Recap · Why Detroit's Third-Period Comeback Formula Keeps Falling Short in OvertimeThe Detroit Red Wings have mastered the art of the dramatic comeback. They've also mastered the art of falling just short when it matters most. Sunday night's 3-2…
  6. Analysis · Detroit's Problem Was Finishing. Its Summer Was Everything Else.Detroit missed the playoffs for a tenth straight season, four points short, and the only real flaw was finishing: 19 goals below expected at 5-on-5, 29th in the NHL…
  7. Recap · Panthers Close Season With 8-1 Rout as Red Wings Miss Playoffs for 10th Straight YearThe Florida Panthers delivered a commanding 8-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings Wednesday night at Amerant Bank Arena, showcasing offensive depth and defensive…
  8. Recap · Moritz Seider's Five-Point Night Shows Why Detroit's Playoff Push Isn't Dead YetMoritz Seider collected five points Thursday night at Little Caesars Arena, leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in a performance…

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John Gibson — frequently asked

Is John Gibson still in the NHL?
Yes. John Gibson is on the Detroit Red Wings roster.
Is John Gibson having a good season?
John Gibson is 3-3-1 with a 87.1 SV% and 3.35 GAA in 7 games (2026-2027). That grades out as F: a below-expectation season.
What is John Gibson's career high in wins?
John Gibson's best season is 31 wins, set in 2017-2018 (4 shutouts, 92.6 SV%).
What team is John Gibson on?
John Gibson currently plays for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL.
Is John Gibson playing tonight?
The Detroit Red Wings play next on October 25, 2026, on the road against the Calgary Flames.
How old is John Gibson?
John Gibson is 33 years old. He was born on July 14, 1993.
Where is John Gibson from?
John Gibson is from Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
How much does John Gibson weigh?
John Gibson weighs 215 lb (98 kg).
What position does John Gibson play?
John Gibson plays goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings.
What number does John Gibson wear?
John Gibson is number 36 for the Detroit Red Wings.
How many career wins does John Gibson have?
John Gibson has 236 career NHL wins in 570 games played.