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Gibson leaves Red Wings game at Predators with upper-body injury | NHL.com
- Gibson left the game in the first period with an unspecified upper-body injury and did not return for the second period.
- Cam Talbot replaced Gibson to start the second period and finished with 18 saves in relief.
- Gibson had been 23-12-2 with a 2.57 GAA and .905 save percentage before leaving the game.
- Gibson was replaced after a shot up high into the shoulder area, described as a stinger.
- Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said Gibson didn’t regain feeling immediately after the hit but is considered OK for now.
- Red Wings coach indicated Gibson would be evaluated at home in Detroit.
- Talbot found out he was entering the game about nine to 10 minutes before the intermission.
- Detroit improved to 27-22-5 after the win, with Talbot contributing in relief.
- Gibson has been a key part of Detroit’s season, including an eight-game win streak since December.
- Gibson was traded to the Red Wings from the Ducks on June 28 for Petr Mrazek and draft picks.
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