Story byMichael WhitakerSun, January 11, 2026 at 5:34 PM UTC·2 min readFollow Michael Whitaker On XThe biggest move that Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman made during the offseason was the acquisition of goaltender John Gibson from the Anaheim Ducks, swapping Petr Mrazek, a 2027 second-round pick, and a 2026 fourth-round pick. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile Gibson's numbers in his first several weeks with the club weren't what he or the Red Wings wanted them to be, he's been among the game's elite since the beginning of December. On Saturday evening, Gibson earned his third shutout in his last 14 games, 12 of which have been victories. Over his last 14 starts, Gibson has posted a 2.01 goals-against average along with a .932 save percentage, as well as the aforementioned three shutouts. If Gibson were to accumulate a workload of 55 games, that's a pace of 47 victories and 12 shutouts, which would easily be a top contender for the Vezina Trophy. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. ImageRed Wings team captain Dylan Larkin, who scored as part of Detroit's 4-0 win in Montreal, noted that the entire club has confidence in the veteran goaltender.“His record and demeanor speak for it," Larkin said of Gibson's tremendous run. "He’s calm.