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John Gibson Shines in 500th NHL Game as Ducks Defeat Stars 2-1

Gibson becomes the first Anaheim goaltender to reach 500 games, securing a milestone victory against Dallas with 26 saves.

Ducks goaltender John Gibson, right, makes a save against the Dallas Stars’ Wyatt Johnston, center, during the first period on Tuesday night at Honda Center. Playing in his 500th career NHL game, Gibson made 26 saves in a 2-1 win. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Overview

  • John Gibson is the first goaltender in Anaheim Ducks history to play 500 NHL games, marking the milestone with a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars.
  • Gibson made 26 saves in the game, helping the Ducks snap Dallas' five-game winning streak and improve their home winning streak to four games.
  • Trevor Zegras scored the game-winning goal early in the third period, redirecting a pass from Alex Killorn just minutes after Dallas tied the game.
  • The Ducks have won five of their last six games and are now seven points out of the final playoff wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
  • Gibson, who has spent his entire 12-year NHL career with Anaheim, is just four wins away from tying Jean-Sebastien Giguere for the most wins in franchise history.