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AHL’s Top Goalie Likely Coming Back to Red Wings

On Tuesday, Grand Rapids Griffins goalie was named AHL Goaltender of the Month for October. He may be getting a recall from the Red Wings.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 9:00 AM
AHL’s Top Goalie Likely Coming Back to Red Wings
Key Things to Know
  • Michal Postava is expected to be recalled by Detroit following an injury to netminder John Gibson.
  • Gibson exited Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning after the first period with a lower-body injury.
  • Coach Todd McLellan indicated Daniil Tarasov will see expanded playing time while Gibson is sidelined.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Red Wings goaltender John Gibson suffered a lower-body injury in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, leaving after the first period. With coach Todd McLellan uncertain about Gibson's status, Grand Rapids Griffins goaltender Michal Postava is expected to be recalled to partner with Daniil Tarasov. Postava was just named the AHL Goaltender of the Month for October.

Postava previously made his NHL debut this season, including a 4-3 shootout victory against the Edmonton Oilers. For the Griffins, Postava has posted a 5-0 record with a 1.20 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage, leading the AHL in save percentage.

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