Red Wings Face Wild: Goalie Decision Between Gibson and Talbot
The Detroit Red Wings turn to Cam Talbot in goal for Sunday’s matinee at Little Caesars Arena. The move caps a high-profile goalie decision between Gibson and Talbot as the regular season winds down.
Goalie situation
Cam Talbot draws the start against Minnesota. It is his first start since March 4, when he took an overtime loss to Vegas. Talbot’s season mark stands at 12-8-5 with a 3.01 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage.
John Gibson had been Detroit’s workhorse. He started 14 consecutive games and was pulled twice in his last four outings. Gibson is 28-20-3 with a 2.62 GAA and a .904 save percentage.
Game preview and viewing
Faceoff is 1 p.m. Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. Broadcast details list TNT on TV and 950 on the radio.
The Red Wings entered the day coming off a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. David Perron scored late in the third to prevent a shutout, and Gibson made 17 saves in that game.
The Wild arrive after a 4-1 win over Ottawa. Ryan Hartman had two goals and Jesper Wallstedt made 33 saves in that victory.
Standings and remaining schedule
Detroit has 88 points with six games left. The Red Wings sit in a multi-team tie for the final wild-card spot.
- Sunday, April 5 — vs Minnesota
- Tuesday, April 7 — vs Columbus (7 p.m.)
- Thursday, April 9 — vs Philadelphia (9 p.m.)
- Saturday, April 11 — vs New Jersey
- Monday, April 13 — at Tampa Bay (7 p.m.)
- Wednesday, April 15 — at Florida (7 p.m.)
Tiebreakers currently favor other clubs because of more regulation wins. Detroit must gain ground over Columbus, Philadelphia, and Ottawa.
League and affiliate notes
The New York Islanders replaced head coach Patrick Roy with Peter DeBoer on Sunday. Roy was fired after three seasons and a 97-78-22 record following his Jan. 20, 2024 promotion. DeBoer, 57, had been dismissed by Dallas in June and led the Stars to three straight Western Conference Final appearances.
Blue Jackets skid
Columbus lost its sixth straight game, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Winnipeg Jets. Kyle Conner, a Shelby Township native, scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period.
AHL and junior highlights
The Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Manitoba Moose 7-2. Wojciech Stachowiak recorded his third straight multi-point game and has 11 points in five contests. Michal Postava made 31 saves to improve to 15-6-0.
Detroit Honeybaked won the OHL Cup, the first U.S.-based program to capture the tournament. Austin Hall scored twice in the 3-1 final and was named tournament MVP after leading with 14 points.
PWHL attendance mark
Madison Square Garden hosted a U.S. single-game attendance record for the PWHL. The New York Sirens drew 18,006 for a 2-1 shootout win over Seattle. Detroit’s Elle Hartje led the Sirens with six shots.
For ongoing coverage and updates, Filmogaz.com will provide in-game notes and postgame analysis. Expect more clarity on the team’s goalie rotation after Sunday’s matchup.
