Ducks veteran goaltender John Gibson became the first netminder in franchise history to play 500 games, though he wants to try to focus on the present instead of looking back at his career or any milestones still ahead.

John Gibson made 26 saves to pick up the win in his 500th NHL game as the host Anaheim Ducks edged the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Tuesday night.

The Anaheim Ducks were ready to Croc and roll for John Gibson on Tuesday. Before their matchup against the Dallas Stars, the Ducks wore custom T-shirts and Crocs in honor of the veteran goalie's 500 th NHL game as they arrived at the Honda Center. Drawings of Gibson and the words “OC’s Finest” and “500 Games” were written on the shirts.

Gibson makes 26 saves in his 500th career NHL game, Trevor Zegras and Cutter Gauthier score, and the Ducks hold on for a 2-1 win, their fourth straight on their home ice.

The Ducks and their veteran goaltender celebrated a milestone moment with a hard-fought win over one of the NHL's top teams, tonight downing the previously red-hot Dallas Stars 2-1 at Honda Center. NHL GAMECENTER | DUCKS STREAM The win,

Veteran goaltender John Gibson, one of few being mentioned in trade rumors around the NHL, sustained an upper body injury during the first period of the Ducks' 5-2 win over the Predators and was replaced by Lukas Dostal.

Gibson, who stopped 9 of 10 shots in the first period, was replaced by Lukas Dostal to start the second. The Ducks confirmed Gibson would not return to the game following his removal from it. "Lukas Dostal is now in net for us. John Gibson has an upper-body injury and will not return to this game," the Ducks announced on X.

Veteran goaltender John Gibson, one of few being mentioned in trade rumors around the NHL, suffered an upper-body injury during the first period of the Anaheim Ducks' game against the Nashville Predators and was replaced by Lukas Dostal on Saturday night.