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Gibson (flu) travelled with the team to Calgary.

Gibson has missed the first four games of round 1 with a hand injury and the first two games of this series with an illness. Travelling to Calgary, suggests that Gibson could suit up as Frederik Andersen’s backup for Game 3 on Tuesday or Game 4 on Friday.

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Gibson (hand) is expected to back-up Frederik Andersen in Game 1 on Thursday.

Gibson missed the entire first round against the Jets but will return to the lineup fir Game 1 and serve as Frederik Andersen’s backup. Gibson was 2-2 with a 2.69 GAA and .919 SV% in four games in last year’s playoffs. If Andersen falters, they won’t hesitate to go to Gibson again.

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Gibson (upper-body) returned to practice on Tuesday; could be available next week.

Gibson has missed the first three games of the playoffs and has not started a game since April 3rd. Gibson’s return to practice is a good sign that he will be available in the near future, but Frederik Andersen has the Ducks securely in front of the Jets and Gibson would return in a back-up role.

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Gibson is believed to be nursing an undisclosed injury.

Gibson is reportedly nursing an injury that he suffered in practice on Friday. The Ducks did not hold a morning skate, but a few players did take the ice, but Gibson was not one of them. If Gibson is not available tonight, expect Frederik Andersen to get the nod with the recently recalled Jason Labarbera serving as his backup.

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Gibson gets the nod on Friday.

Gibson allowed a single goal on 27 shots in the Ducks win in New Jersey on Sunday. Frederik Andersen started on Wednesday, but they will go with Gibson tonight vs. Colorado. In his last five starts Gibson has gone 3-2-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .902 SV%. He faces an Avs team who have lost five of their last seven.

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Gibson leads the Ducks onto the ice for warmups.

Gibson allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Ducks loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Frederik Andersen started the last two games, including last night, but Gibson will be back in goal tonight vs. the Devils. Gibson has gone 5-2-0 with a 2.69 GAA and .913 SV% in seven starts in March.

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Gibson starts in Columbus.

Gibson allowed four goals on 22 shots after replacing Frederik Andersen in the Ducks 7-2 loss to the Rangers on Monday. It was a rough night for the entire team, but they draw a nice matchup to help them get back on track tonight. Gibson has gone 5-1-0 with a 2.49 GAA and .921 SV% in March.

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Gibson will start his fourth straight game.

Gibson allowed two goals on 27 shots in the Ducks win over the Predators on Sunday. He has won each of his last two starts while stopping 57 of 60 shots (.950 SV%). Tonight will be his second start of the season vs. Los Angeles—Gibson made 20 saves in a 4-2 win over the Kings back on February 27th.

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Gibson will start Friday vs. the Wild.

Gibson surrendered six goals on 23 shots in the Ducks, 6-3 loss to the Flames on Wednesday. Despite the terrible outing, the Ducks will go back to Gibson tonight in Minnesota. Gibson has gone 7-4-0 with a 2.76 GAA and .912 SV% in 11 starts since being recalled in early February. He has gone 5-3-0 with a 2.70 GAA and .917 SV% on the road.

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Gibson was the first goalie off of the ice for the Ducks.

Gibson allowed one goal on 38 shots in the Ducks won over the Canadiens last Wednesday. He was given the last two games off, but it looks like Gibson will be back in net tonight in Calgary. Gibson has won three straight while posting a 1.33 GAA and .960 SV%.

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