Red Wings Coach Defends Veteran After Ugly Number In Loss To Blues

The Detroit Red Wings let a winnable game slip through their hands. And one player’s numbers looked painful. Despite allowing just 15 shots on goal, the Red Wings still lost 5-4 to the St. Louis Blues. Allowing five goals on 15 shots will make a contingent of people point their fingers at goaltender John Gibson. But head coach Todd McLellan didn’t place the blame squarely on Gibson’s shoulders. Via Dave Hogg of NHL.com, McLellan said, “You can’t put this on John Gibson.