Red Wings' Gibson Exits Flyers Matchup Mid-Game

Veteran goaltender Cam Talbot takes over after Gibson leaves with injury

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:21am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a hockey goaltender making a save, with the player's body and equipment broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant red, blue, and yellow colors.A fractured, Cubist-inspired illustration captures the intensity and chaos of a goaltender making a game-saving stop, mirroring the uncertainty surrounding the Red Wings' playoff hopes with Gibson's mid-game injury.Today in Detroit

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson left the team's Thursday night matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers midway through the second period. Gibson had been starting in nearly every Red Wings game over the past two months, but was replaced by veteran backup Cam Talbot after appearing to suffer an injury following a collision with Flyers defenseman Rasmus Risolainen.

Why it matters

The Red Wings are in a tight race for a playoff spot, and Gibson's injury could be a major blow to their postseason hopes if he is forced to miss significant time. Talbot has only started three games since the end of January, so the team's goaltending depth will be tested if Gibson is out for an extended period.

The details

Gibson finished the night having stopped 12 of 14 shots, with the Red Wings leading the Flyers 4-1 when he left the game. Talbot took over in net with 9:20 remaining in the second period. The former Ducks netminder has a 28-20-4 record this season with a 2.63 GAA and .904 save percentage.

  • The incident occurred midway through the second period of Thursday night's game.
  • Gibson had been the Red Wings' starting goaltender for the majority of the past two months.

The players

John Gibson

The 32-year-old goaltender is in his first season with the Detroit Red Wings after spending the majority of his NHL career with the Anaheim Ducks.

Cam Talbot

The veteran backup goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings, Talbot has only started three games since the end of January.

Rasmus Risolainen

The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman was involved in the collision with Gibson that led to the Red Wings goaltender's injury.

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What they’re saying

“We're not sure of the extent of Gibson's injury yet, but any time you lose your starting goalie it's a concern. Cam will have to step up and we'll have to see how John is doing in the coming days.”

— Derek Lalonde, Detroit Red Wings Head Coach

What’s next

The Red Wings will provide an update on Gibson's condition and status in the coming days. If he is forced to miss significant time, Talbot will need to step up and help the team maintain their playoff position.

The takeaway

The Red Wings' playoff hopes took a hit with Gibson's mid-game injury, as the team's starting goaltender has been a key factor in their push for the postseason. Cam Talbot will need to fill the void if Gibson is sidelined, and the team's depth in net will be tested down the stretch.