Red Wings Goalies Combine for Shutout Win Over Devils

Detroit's Gibson and Talbot make 30 saves in 3-0 victory

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Sunday night, with goalies John Gibson and Cam Talbot combining to make 31 saves. Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal for the Red Wings, who ended a two-game losing streak to open a four-game road trip.

Why it matters

The Red Wings' strong defensive performance and Shine's milestone goal are positive signs as the team looks to build momentum on their road trip and climb the standings in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Gibson and Talbot split time in net, with Gibson making 16 saves and Talbot adding 15 to record the shutout victory. Shine's first career goal came in the second period to give Detroit a 1-0 lead, which they would extend with two more goals in the third period.

  • The game took place on Sunday, March 9, 2026.
  • The Red Wings opened a four-game road trip with this victory.

The players

John Gibson

Veteran goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings who made 16 saves in the shutout win.

Cam Talbot

Goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings who made 15 saves in the shutout win.

Dominik Shine

Red Wings forward who scored his first NHL goal in the second period.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great team effort tonight to get the shutout on the road. We needed this win to start the trip off right.”

— John Gibson, Red Wings Goaltender (Red Wings Press Conference)

What’s next

The Red Wings will look to build on this shutout victory as they continue their four-game road trip, facing the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Red Wings' strong defensive performance and Dominik Shine's milestone goal demonstrate the team's depth and resilience as they aim to climb the standings in the Eastern Conference playoff race.