Gibson makes 18 saves in NHL debut as Ducks end Canucks' playoff chances with 3-0 win
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}John Gibson made 18 saves to record a shutout in his NHL debut and the Anaheim Ducks eliminated the Vancouver Canucks from playoff contention with a 3-0 victory Monday night.
Daniel Winnik, Kyle Palmieri and Matt Beleskey scored for Anaheim, which is three points ahead of San Jose for first place in the Pacific Division.
The 20-year-old Gibson, who led the United States to a gold medal at the 2013 world junior hockey championship, wasn't tested much but made a huge save on Niklas Jensen to preserve the shutout with about eight minutes gone in the third.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Eddie Lack stopped 20 shots in his 19th straight start for Vancouver since the Olympic break.