Daniil Tarasov could take the reins as the No. 1 goaltender

With John Gibson leaving Tuesday’s game early, the 27-year-old could become the Detroit Red Wings' starting goaltender.

By Tom Mitsos · Octopus Thrower

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:30 PM

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Tom Mitsos argues Daniil Tarasov should become the Detroit Red Wings' starting goaltender over John Gibson.
Gibson exited Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning early with a lower-body injury.
Tarasov has outperformed Gibson in save percentage and goals against average at 5-on-5 this season.

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Writer Tom Mitsos argues that 27-year-old goaltender Daniil Tarasov has built a strong case to become the Detroit Red Wings' primary starter. The opportunity opens up after John Gibson exited Tuesday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a lower-body injury, following Tarasov's start on Monday against the Florida Panthers.

Mitsos highlights that Tarasov has vastly outperformed Gibson one month into the season, posting superior 5-on-5 and penalty-kill statistics under head coach Todd McLellan. The writer contends that regardless of Gibson's injury timeline, Detroit has a better chance to win with Tarasov starting.

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