John Gibson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
John Gibson is an NHL goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings.
Player Overview
A veteran presence in net, John Gibson has established a long career as a starting goaltender, spanning 13 seasons and 563 games. He boasts a career 233-239 record with 28 shutouts and a 0.909 save percentage, accumulating 98.0 career Goals Saved Above Expected.
Now 32, Gibson continues to provide significant value, evidenced by his 17.6 GAR this season. Through 57 games, he holds a 29-22 record with a 0.901 save percentage and 8.8 Goals Saved Above Expected, remaining a key contributor for his team.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 2, Pick 39 — ANA |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 29-22-4 | 90.1% | 2.72 | 11.2 | 4 | 20.0 | 3.59 |
Among NHL goaltenders, John Gibson ranks in the 91th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 57 | 29 | 22 | 90.1% | 2.72 | 11.2 | 20.0 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | 11 | 11 | 91.1% | 2.77 | 8.1 | 13.0 |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 13 | 27 | 88.8% | 3.54 | -9.2 | -1.1 |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 14 | 31 | 89.9% | 3.99 | -7.6 | 4.3 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 18 | 26 | 90.4% | 3.19 | 0.3 | 11.0 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 9 | 19 | 90.3% | 2.98 | 4.4 | 10.7 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 20 | 26 | 90.4% | 3.00 | -3.8 | 5.5 |
| 2018-19 | 58 | 26 | 22 | 91.7% | 2.84 | 30.3 | 41.3 |
| 2017-18 | 60 | 31 | 18 | 92.6% | 2.43 | 34.2 | 45.5 |
| 2016-17 | 52 | 25 | 16 | 92.4% | 2.22 | 21.3 | 30.0 |
| 2015-16 | 40 | 21 | 13 | 92.0% | 2.07 | 4.7 | 10.7 |
| 2014-15 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 91.4% | 2.60 | -2.0 | 2.1 |
| 2013-14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 95.4% | 1.33 | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season John Gibson has been worth 20.0 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 91st percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +11.2 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 90.1% save percentage.
Across 13 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 45.5 in 2017-18.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Gibson's GAR this season?
John Gibson has been worth 20.0 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 91st percentile of NHL players.
What is John Gibson's WAR this season?
John Gibson has been worth about 3.6 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 91st percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
What is John Gibson's GSAx this season?
John Gibson has saved +11.2 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are John Gibson's goalie stats this season?
John Gibson has a 90.1% save percentage and a 2.72 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.
Is John Gibson a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model John Gibson grades above average this season with 20.0 GAR, in the 91st percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
What is John Gibson's career GAR?
Across 13 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, John Gibson has accumulated 199.1 career GAR.