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Larkin has made the Red Wings’ roster and is expected to skate on the top line.

Larkin, 19, was the Red Wings’ first round pick (15th overall) in 2014 and has made tremendous strides since then. In his freshman year at the University of Michigan, he posted 15 goals and 32 assists (47 points) in 35 games. He decided to turn pro after that and scored five points (3G / 2A) in six playoff games with Grand Rapids. This September he was impressive as well, posting three goals, one assists and 15 shots on goal in five preseason games. This resume of work earned him a spot on the opening night roster and head coach Jeff Blashill said he plans on starting Larkin on a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Justin Abdelkader.

Dylan Larkin
The Ducks have signed John Gibson to a three-year contract extension worth $6.9M ($2.3M AAV).

Gibson is expected to start this season in the AHL after the Ducks signed Anton Khudobin this offseason. Gibson was going to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season and Khudobin will become a UFA after this year. Which paves the way for Gibson to be a full-time NHLer next year. However, there is still a chance he is on the Ducks roster throughout this season.

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The Jets have inked Ben Chiarot to a two-year extension worth $1.7M.

Chiarot, 24, missed a chunk of time after having hand surgery this past season, but he finished his rookie season with eight points (2G / 6A) in 40 games with Winnipeg. In 24 games at the AHL level, he tallied four goals and five assists.

Ben Chiarot
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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