Relax, Detroit Red Wings fans. The team’s goaltending crisis has been averted.

John Gibson left Thursday’s 6-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks with what was diagnosed by the team as an upper-body injury.

As it turns out, it was nothing more than a passing headache. And because of that, a much greater headache won’t be impacting the team.

Gibson took two pucks off the facemask during the game. He departed after two periods of play. Cam Talbot took over for the third period and ended up getting the win.

“Just a couple of headshots,” Gibson said. “Nothing really crazy.”

On Friday, the Detroit netminder was feeling much better.

“All right,” was Gibson’s self-diagnosis after participating in practice on Friday. He’s been cleared as available for weekend games against the Buffalo Sabres at home on Saturday and at the New York Rangers on Sunday.

“Yeah, yeah,” Gibson said. “All good.

“Felt pretty good today. No worse for the wear, so nothing to worry about.”

Red Wings Shy Of Goaltending Depth

Had things taken a turn in the other direction in regards to Gibson’s health, then there would’ve been plenty for the Red Wings to worry about.

Currently, both netminders with Detroit’s AHL farm club, the Grand Rapids Griffins, are dealing with ailments. Michal Postava is out long-term. Sebastian Cossa is on the brink of returning to action. However, he’s not expected to play on Friday when the Griffins play host to the Toronto Marlies.

Called up from the ECHL Toledo Walleye, Carter Gylander is the main puckstopper at the moment in Grand Rapids. Thursday, the club signed journeyman pro Dustin Tokarski to a pro tryout. While his resume shows him playing 86 NHL games, he hasn’t seen any action this season.

Who would’ve been getting the recall if Detroit did require a goaltender for the weekend was a real concern for the team. Ultimately, though, that won’t be an issue.

“Real good sign,” Red Wings coach Todd McLellan said of Gibson being able to practice Friday. “We anticipate him being okay.”

The only concern that the team has about their goaltending is determining which netminder will get the start on Saturday against the Sabres.

“We haven’t made that decision yet,” McLellan said.