Ducks' John Gibson Leaves Game After Collision with Canucks' O'Connor
It was a tough night for the Anaheim Ducks as their veteran goaltender, John Gibson, had to leave the game against the Vancouver Canucks following a nasty collision in the crease. Midway through the second period, Canucks winger Drew O’Connor charged toward the net and ended up crashing hard into Gibson at the 13:48 mark. Both players went down awkwardly, with Gibson staying on the ice for several minutes before receiving medical attention. After a slow and uneasy rise, he had to be helped off the ice, signaling a concerning moment for the Ducks.
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The referees quickly assessed the play and handed O’Connor a two-minute penalty for goalie interference. With Gibson unable to continue, Lukas Dostal was called upon to take over in net for Anaheim. It was an unfortunate turn of events for Gibson, who had been holding the Ducks in the game with some spectacular saves, especially in a lopsided first period where Vancouver outshot Anaheim 17-5.
One of his best moments came right at the start of the game, just over a minute in, when Canucks sniper Brock Boeser ripped a shot on net. Gibson reacted instinctively, deflecting the puck off his left pad before twisting his arm behind his back and making an incredible glove save. It was the kind of performance that reminded everyone why he’s been such a crucial piece for the Ducks.
Coming into this game, Gibson had a 9-10-2 record with a .911 save percentage and a 2.80 goals-against average this season. While the Ducks haven’t had the easiest campaign, his play has kept them competitive on many nights. Now, the big question is: how serious is this injury? Anaheim will be hoping for good news as they wait for an update on their starting goaltender.
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