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Gibson will start in Nashville on Thursday.

Gibson (lower body) has not played since March 5th, when he allowed two goals on 19 shots (.905 SV%) in an eventual 3-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, but he will return to the crease on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 31-year-old Gibson has a 2.82 GAA and .909 SV% in 26 appearances this season (9-10-2). The Ducks enter Thursday's contest as +149 road underdogs against a Predators squad outscored 7-2 during a three-game losing skid (0-2-1).

John Gibson
Gustafsson (undisclosed) missed practice on Thursday and is being further evaluated.

Gustafsson only played 13:34 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Washington Capitals, and was absent from practice on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury. The 33-year-old Gustafsson is averaging 16:19 time-on-ice, recording 18 points (2G / 16A) and a -19 plus/minus rating in 60 games this season.

Erik Gustafsson
Talbot will start in Ottawa on Monday.

The Red Wings are desperate to snap a five-game losing skid and will turn to Talbot between the pipes on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. Talbot struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. The veteran goalie has a 2.99 GAA and .899 SV% in 36 appearances this season (17-14-3). The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +145 road underdogs against a Senators squad with points in four straight (3-0-1).

Cam Talbot
Talbot is expected to start Monday in Ottawa.

The Red Wings are desperate to snap a five-game losing skid and will turn to Talbot between the pipes on Monday against the Ottawa Senators. Talbot struggled in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 28 shots (.821 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. The veteran goalie has a 2.99 GAA and .899 SV% in 36 appearances this season (17-14-3). The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +145 road underdogs against a Senators squad with points in four straight (3-0-1).

Cam Talbot
Talbot will start in Washington on Friday.

Talbot will get the nod for the tail-end of the Red Wings back-to-back after Alex Lyon got the start against Utah on Thursday. Talbot struggled in his last outing, allowing four goals on 20 shots in a 5-3 loss in Columbus on Saturday. The 37-year-old netminder owns a 17-13-3 record on the season along with a .902 SV%. Talbot and the Red Wings enter action on Friday at +185 on the money line.

Cam Talbot
Mazur will make his NHL debut vs. Utah on Thursday.

Mazur was a third-round pick, 70th overall, of the Red Wings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 22-year-old forward has yet to play an NHL game and will make his debut on Thursday against the Utah Hockey Club. He has 15 points (8G / 7A) in 20 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) this season.

Carter Mazur
Gibson left Wednesday's game vs. Anaheim with a lower-body injury and did not return.

Gibson was sidelined for a few games last week due to an injury and returns to the sidelines, exiting Wednesday's contest with a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old Gibson has been solid between the pipes this season but has battled through several injuries, posting a 2.82 GAA and .909 SV% in 26 games (9-10-2).

John Gibson