Todd McLellan announces John Gibson and Daniil Tarasov for goaltending duties
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:19 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan confirmed John Gibson will start against the Seattle Kraken on October 9. Daniil Tarasov will make his Red Wings debut on October 10 against the Montreal Canadiens. Gibson has previously started all three of Detroit’s games this season, reflecting a strategy to manage his workload better after last season’s heavy reliance on him for playoff contention. The Red Wings aim to build on their recent victory over Ottawa and improve their performance as they head into this back-to-back schedule.
- •John Gibson starts against Seattle Kraken on October 9.
- •Daniil Tarasov set to debut against Montreal Canadiens on October 10.
- •Gibson has a 1-2-0 record this season with a 2.38 GAA.
- •Red Wings aim to secure consecutive wins after beating Ottawa 5-3.
- •Tarasov joined Detroit after spending last season with Florida.
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Todd McLellan Makes John Gibson Decision Ahead of Red Wings’ Back-to-Back
"Todd McLellan confirms John Gibson will start against Seattle, while Daniil Tarasov makes his Red Wings debut against Montreal.
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