Red Wings Call Up Sebastian Cossa After John Gibson’s Injury

In a significant move, the Detroit Red Wings have called up Sebastian Cossa, their top goaltending prospect, on an emergency basis. This decision comes just two days after starting goaltender John Gibson exited Monday’s game against the Nashville Predators due to an upper-body injury sustained from a puck to the shoulder.

With the team off on Tuesday, Gibson was set to undergo evaluation upon their return home. Coach Todd McLellan later provided an update, stating that Gibson is currently day-to-day. In his absence, veteran goaltender Cam Talbot is slated to start Wednesday’s matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Cossa, who has made one NHL appearance—winning in a shootout against the Buffalo Sabres on December 9, 2024—has been impressive in the AHL. Selected 15th overall in the 2021 draft, he boasts a strong record of 68 wins, 29 losses, and 17 overtime losses, with a 2.38 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage over 115 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins.

This season, the 23-year-old has excelled, recording a 24-4-3 record, a 1.99 goals-against average, and a .927 save percentage in 31 games, along with five shutouts. His performance earned him the title of AHL Goaltender of the Month for both November and December 2025, and he represented the Griffins at the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.