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Gibson out against Vegas after leaving Detroit's loss at Tampa Bay

Daniil Tarasov started against Vegas with Michal Postava backing up while John Gibson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson raises his glove to make a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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What's newDaniil Tarasov started against Vegas with Michal Postava as his backup while John Gibson was sidelined.

John Gibson missed Thursday’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights as the Detroit Red Wings continued to evaluate the lower-body injury he suffered Tuesday in Tampa Bay. Daniil Tarasov started against Vegas, with Michal Postava dressed as his backup.

Coach Todd McLellan described Gibson as day-to-day Thursday. Detroit recalled Postava from the Grand Rapids Griffins on an emergency basis Wednesday.

Gibson left Tuesday’s 4-2 loss to the Lightning after the first period. Tarasov took over for the final two periods and made 12 saves.

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