John Gibson — Stats & Advanced Analytics
John Gibson is an NHL goaltender for the Detroit Red Wings.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, John Gibson has appeared in 11 games with a 4-5-1 record and a 86.0% save percentage. He is at -5.9 goals saved above expected, 60th of 65 goaltenders with three or more games.
Scouting Report
John Gibson is a veteran goaltender. He handles a starter's workload.
Gibson provides solid overall play.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Detroit Red Wings |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Weight | 209 lb |
| Born | July 14, 1993 (age 33) in Pittsburgh, United States |
| Draft | 2011 — Round 2, Pick 39 — ANA |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4-5-1 | 86.0% | 3.46 | -5.9 | 0 | -4.5 | -0.81 |
Among NHL goaltenders, John Gibson ranks in the 9th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Save Splits
| Even Strength | Power Play | Shorthanded | Total Saves | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 5 | 26 | 202 | 33 |
Rate & Value
| GP | W | L | OT | SV% | GAA | SO | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 86.0% | 3.46 | 0 | -5.9 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 86.0% | 3.46 | -5.9 | -4.5 |
| 2025-26 | 57 | 29 | 22 | 90.1% | 2.72 | 16.5 | 25.3 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | 11 | 11 | 91.1% | 2.77 | 9.1 | 13.9 |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 13 | 27 | 88.8% | 3.54 | -10.5 | -2.5 |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 14 | 31 | 89.9% | 3.99 | -9.2 | 2.7 |
| 2021-22 | 56 | 18 | 26 | 90.4% | 3.19 | -3.2 | 7.6 |
| 2020-21 | 35 | 9 | 19 | 90.3% | 2.98 | 4.4 | 10.7 |
| 2019-20 | 51 | 20 | 26 | 90.4% | 3.00 | -6.9 | 2.4 |
| 2018-19 | 58 | 26 | 22 | 91.7% | 2.84 | 30.0 | 41.1 |
| 2017-18 | 60 | 31 | 18 | 92.6% | 2.43 | 32.1 | 43.3 |
| 2016-17 | 52 | 25 | 16 | 92.4% | 2.22 | 22.1 | 30.8 |
| 2015-16 | 40 | 21 | 13 | 92.0% | 2.07 | 4.3 | 10.3 |
| 2014-15 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 91.4% | 2.60 | -0.1 | 4.0 |
| 2013-14 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 95.4% | 1.33 | 5.7 | 6.2 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season John Gibson has been worth -4.5 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 9th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping -5.9 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 86.0% save percentage.
Across 14 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 43.3 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 -4.5 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 9th percentile of NHL players.
What is John Gibson's WAR this season?
John Gibson has been worth about -0.8 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season, in the 9th 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 -5.9 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2026-27 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are John Gibson's goalie stats this season?
John Gibson has a 86.0% save percentage and a 3.46 goals-against average in the 2026-27 season.
Is John Gibson a good goaltender?
By Hockey Alchemy's model John Gibson grades below average this season with -4.5 GAR, in the 9th percentile among goaltenders. Goalie value is measured by goals saved above expected (GSAx).
How tall is John Gibson, and how much does he weigh?
John Gibson is 6'3" tall and weighs 209 lb. Born July 14, 1993 (age 33) in Pittsburgh, United States.
How many shots has John Gibson faced in 2026-27?
John Gibson has made 202 saves on 235 shots (a 86.0% save percentage) in 2026-27.
How many of John Gibson's saves come at even strength?
170 of John Gibson's 202 saves in 2026-27 came at even strength, with the rest on special teams.