Gibson with shutout in NHL debut
Posted Apr 8, 2014 05:30:31 AM.
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Kitchener Rangers grad. John Gibson made 18 saves to record a shutout in his first NHL game Monday as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Canucks 3-0 to officially eliminate Vancouver from playoff contention.
Daniel Winnik, Kyle Palmieri and Matt Beleskey had the goals for Anaheim (51-20-8), which is in a dog fight with the San Jose Sharks for first place in the Pacific Division.
Eddie Lack stopped 20 shots in his 19th straight start for Vancouver (35-33-11) since the Olympic break.
The Canucks’ post-season chances had been reduced to a mere mathematical possibility in recent weeks and they were finally knocked off the cliff by a Ducks team that looks primed for a long playoff run.
Gibson was named the game’s first star.
He was selected by Anaheim in the second round (39th overall) in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
