sDetroit prospect Rudy Guimond’s performance in the Quebec Maritimes Major Junior Hockey League in December statistically looked a lot like John Gibson’s performance with the Detroit Red Wings in that month.

Gibson was 9-1 in the NHL that month, while Guimond was 8-1 with a 2.32 goals-against average and .927 save for the Moncton Wildcats to earn QMJHL Goalie of the Month. In six of Guimond’s appearances, he owned save percentages of .920 or better. Included in that run: a 45-save win against Saint John and a 43-save victory against Newfoundland

Guimond leads the QMJHL with 22 wins and a .924 save percentage. In 13 months with the Wildcats, Guimond has 46 wins in 53 games.

 

⭐️ Rudy Guimond earns @QMJHL Goalie of the Month with 8-1 record.

⭐️ Tommy Bleyl named runner up for Defenceman & Rookie of the Month with 17 pts in 10 games.

📰 https://t.co/4m96ohgqYe pic.twitter.com/8WOjUoVGQL

— Moncton Wildcats (@monctonwildcats) January 6, 2026

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Red Wings Extra

The Red Wings fell out of first place in the Atlantic because the Tampa Bay Lightning downed the Colorado Avalanche for the eighth win a row. . .  Defenseman Anton Johansson has points in five consecutive games for Leksands in the Swedish Hockey League. He is playing for a team lower in the standings, which means it isn’t likely to qualify for the SHL playoffs. That will mean an earlier arrival to the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Anton Johansson(4th round’22 for Leksands if)
1 Assist 5 SOG 2 PIM -1 1 Hit 24:35 TOI in a 4-3 loss
5pts in his last 5GP
Ties his SHL season high pts of 10 in 20 less games played. #LGRW
Clips pic.twitter.com/FHK2vFgphg

— Red Wings Prospects (@LGRWProspects) January 6, 2026

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