Gibson earned his fourth straight win and seventh victory in his last nine games, while the Ducks improved to 35-19-8 and 16-1-1 in their last 18 contests.
Alex Galchenyuk provided all of the offense for the Canadiens in regulation, and the 22-year-old forward now has five goals in his last four games.
Ducks forward Jamie McGinn scored his first goal with Anaheim since being acquired from the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.
The Canadiens lost their second straight game and third in the last five.
WASHINGTON - Matt Niskanen and the NHL's top power play unit cashed in as the Washington Capitals outlasted the youthful and overmatched Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Capitals reached 98 points for the season and matched the...
FLINT, Mich. - Mathieu Henderson scored in overtime and added two assists in regulation to lead the Flint Firebirds past the Saginaw Spirit 6-5 on Wednesday in Ontario Hockey League action.
Will Bitten and Luke Kirwan both scored on the power...
Crawford set a new career high with his 34th win of the season, accomplishing the feat with 18 games remaining.
He improved to 34-16-3, breaking his previous career high of 33 victories set in his first full season back in 2010-11.
Patrick Kane tied a career high of his own, notching his 88th point of the season with an assist on Artemi Panarin's second goal of the game late in the third period.
The Red Wings won't have to wait long to exact some revenge, as they'll travel to the United Center in Chicago for a rematch on Sunday.
DETROIT - Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist 1:24 apart on power plays in the second period and Artemi Panarin scored twice, helping the Chicago Blackhawks rout the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Kane assisted Panarin on a 5-on-...
BAIE-COMEAU, Que. - Yan Pavel Laplante and Alexandre Carrier had two goals apiece as the Gatineau Olympiques routed the Baie-Comeau Drakkar 7-2 on Wednesday in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action.
Vitalii Abramov, Chiwetin Blacksmith and...
The veteran winger, acquired from the Winnipeg Jets in advance of the NHL's trade deadline, scored his first goal with the club since the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, from which the Blackhawks emerged victorious.
A few more of these could help Chicago to another happy ending.
He accomplished the feat in his 1,341st game, doing so in 60 fewer contests than Wilson. The Capitals bench boss is now 24 wins from Mike Keenan, who ranks eighth all-time.
Trotz is one of four active coaches in the top nine:
Rank
Head Coach
Wins
Games
1
Scotty Bowman
1244
2141
2
Joel Quenneville
793
1439
3
Al Arbour
782
1607
4
Ken Hitchcock
745
1388
5
Dick Irvin
692
1449
6
Lindy Ruff
690
1394
7
Pat Quinn
684
1400
8
Mike Keenan
672
1386
9
Barry Trotz
649
1341
10
Ron Wilson
648
1401
Many of these coaches earned their wins in the three-outcome era (wins, losses, and ties), but Trotz's milestone is impressive nonetheless.
That's unfortunate for USA general manager Dean Lombardi, but there are plenty of reliable options for the remaining spots.
Here are the seven players who should be added before the final roster deadline on June 1:
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Phil Kessel
He's had a disappointing campaign - by his standards - in his first season with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but Kessel absolutely deserves a spot on this team.
The 28-year-old already has five 30-goal seasons on his resume, and he's represented the United States in two Olympic Games, three World Championships, and two under-21 World Junior Hockey Championships.
Kessel is one of the USA's best pure scoring options, and his experience on the international stage makes him a no-brainer.
Kyle Okposo
Okposo is one of the most consistent American playmakers when healthy, and he's tied for fifth among U.S.-born skaters this season with 48 points in 59 games.
He's represented his country at three World Championships and two World Junior Hockey Championships.
Bobby Ryan
Ryan is another remarkably consistent scorer who's played for Team USA in the Olympics, World Championships, and the world juniors.
Although a lot of right wingers have a similar resume, the U.S. should prioritize skill over preferred position.
Brandon Dubinsky
He's not a prototypical offensive force, but the Columbus Blue Jackets center brings a blend of skill and sandpaper to the American squad, which already features Justin Abdelkader and Ryan Kesler.
Dubinsky can get under the skin of opponents, and he has a long history with Sidney Crosby. Lombardi clearly added Abdelkader and Kesler with physicality in mind, and Dubinsky would round out an imposing grind line.
Defensemen
Keith Yandle
Yandle is tied for third among American defensemen with 35 points this season, and he hasn't posted an even-strength Corsi For percentage below 50 since 2008-09.
The New York Rangers blue-liner drives possession and provides stability on the back end.
Justin Faulk
Faulk is tied for the league lead in power-play goals among defensemen, and he'll be 24 on March 20, meaning the Carolina Hurricanes defender should be eligible to play for the U.S. in this tournament.
Kevin Shattenkirk
Shattenkirk ranks sixth in points among American blue-liners with 33 in 56 games, and he's on pace to surpass the 40-point plateau for the third straight season.
The St. Louis Blues defenseman is no stranger to the U.S. national program, representing his home nation in three previous tournaments.
