The Detroit Red Wings traded for John Gibson in the summer, hoping he would be the answer to their goaltending woes. Gibson earned the start in Detroit’s season debut on Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens. Unfortunately, the veteran netminder’s team debut did not go as everyone had planned.

Gibson stopped 27 of 31 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres. Gibson had won his previous two starts, and he kept the Sabres off the board for half the game. They then scored two goals in the second and third periods,

The Detroit Red Wings have now won four consecutive games, the latest being a 2-1 triumph in overtime over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Little Caesars Arena.

DETROIT – Dylan Larkin scored on a breakaway with 1:24 remaining in overtime and John Gibson bounced back with a 32-save performance Friday as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 at Little Caesars Arena.

New goalie John Gibson's past with the Anaheim Ducks suggests he may help stabilize the Detroit Red Wings in net.

Mike Matheson scored a goal and added an assist as the visiting Montreal Canadiens spoiled the Detroit Red Wings' season opener with a 5-1 victory on Thursday night.

Detroit Red Wings coach Todd McLellan explained the surprise goalie decision the team is making on Wednesday and going forward.