Husso was sent down to create room on the roster for John Gibson's return from a lower-body injury. Husso has an 1-6-2 record and an .874 SV% in 11 games split between the Ducks and Red Wings this season.
With John Gibson still sidelined and Anaheim playing their second game in as many nights, Husso will get the chance to make his Ducks debut in Utah on Wednesday. Husso has made four appearances for the San Diego Gulls (AHL) since being acquired from the Red Wings, registering a 3-1-0 record and an .894 SV%. He struggled mightily at the NHL level with the Red Wings this season, picking up just a single win in nine appearances to go along with a dreadful .866 SV%. Husso and the Ducks enter action on Wednesday at +230 on the money line.
Husso served as Lukas Dostal's backup on Sunday and could return to the same role in Tuesday's contest against the Washington Capitals if John Gibson (lower body) isn't ready to return. The 30-year-old Husso has a 3.27 GAA and .894 SV% in four games (3-1-0) with the San Diego Gulls (AHL).
Husso served as Lukas Dostal's backup on Sunday but will return to the AHL, a sign that John Gibson (lower body) is nearing a return to the lineup. The 30-year-old Husso has a 3.27 GAA and .894 SV% in four games (3-1-0). with the San Diego Gulls (AHL).
Husso was traded to Anaheim from the Detroit Red Wings two weeks ago. The 29-year-old Husso compiled a 36-32-11 record and an .892 SV% across parts of three seasons in Detroit, and was ultimately the odd-man out in a Red Wings crease that includes Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon. He will likely serve as the backup to Lukas Dostal on Friday night.
Husso's disappointing three-year spell in Detroit comes to unceremonious end as the Red Wings opted to clear him off their cap sheet in exchange for future considerations. Husso compiled a 36-32-11 record and an .892 SV% across parts of three seasons in Detroit, and was ultimately the odd-man out in a Red Wings crease that includes Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon. He provides organizational depth at the position for the Ducks, who are currently without the services of John Gibson (upper-body).
The red-hot Red Wings are amid a season-best seven-game winning streak and will turn to Husso between the pipes on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Husso has not played an NHL game since December 14th, when he saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old netminder has a 3.47 GAA and .877 SV% in eight appearances this season (1-4-2). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -212 home favorites against a Sharks squad outscored 9-4 during a three-game losing skid.
The red-hot Red Wings are amid a season-best seven-game winning streak and will likely turn to Husso between the pipes on Tuesday against the San Jose Sharks. Husso has not played an NHL game since December 14th, when he saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 29-year-old netminder has a 3.47 GAA and .877 SV% in eight appearances this season (1-4-2). The Red Wings enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -212 home favorites against a Sharks squad outscored 9-4 during a three-game losing skid.
With Alex Lyon (upper body) still sidelined, Detroit has recalled Husso from Grand Rapids (AHL) to serve as Cam Talbot's backup. Husso has been spectacular at the AHL level this season, posting a 1.86 GAA and .935 SV% in eight appearances (6-1-0), but has not been able to translate that success to the NHL level, where he has a 3.47 GAA and .877 SV% in eight appearances (1-4-2).
Husso has been assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), an indication that Cam Talbot (lower body) is likely ready to return to the lineup for the Red Wings. In eight games with the Red Wings things season (1-4-2), Husso struggled with a 3.47 GAA and .877 SV%.
Cam Talbot was back in the crease on Thursday but tweaked something at practice on Friday and will not be able to play on Saturday. Husso has a 3.74 GAA and .870 SV% in seven appearances (0-4-2) but has been better since his most recent call-up from the AHL, posting a .899 SV% in four appearances (0-2-1).
With Cam Talbot and Alex Lyon still sidelined with lower-body injuries, the Red Wings will roll with Husso as their starting goalie for the fourth consecutive game. The 29-year-old Husso was demoted to the AHL earlier this season but has played well in this most recent call-up, allowing three or fewer goals in three straight (0-2-1), posting a .924 SV%. The Red Wings enter Monday's contest as +108 road underdogs against a Buffalo Sabres club amid a season-worst six-game losing skid (0-4-2).
With Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot sidelined with lower-body injuries, Husso will continue to operate the crease for the Red Wings. Husso was solid in his third start of the season on Monday, but was on the wrong end of a 3-2 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins, despite saving 32 of 35 shots (.914 SV%). The 29-year-old Husso has spent most of the 2024-25 season at the AHL level, posting a 1.58 GAA and .944 SV% in five appearances (4-0-0) with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
With Alex Lyon (lower body) and Cam Talbot (lower body) both sidelined, Husso will start in the Red Wings' crease for only the third time this season. The 29-year-old Husso is sporting an ugly 4.90 GAA and .818 SV% in three appearances with the Red Wings (0-2-1), but has been solid at the AHL level, posting a 1.58 GAA and .944 SV% in five appearances (4-0-0) with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
Alex Lyon (undisclosed) tweaked something at morning skate on Wednesday, resulting in the Red Wings recalling Husso to serve as Cam Talbot's backup against the Calgary Flames. The 29-year-old Husso has played two games with the Red Wings this season but has primarily been with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL), posting a 1.58 GAA and .944 SV% in five appearances (4-0-0).
With Alex Lyon suffering a lower-body injury, the Red Wings recalled Husso from the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) on an emergency basis. Husso started the season with the Red Wings and couldn't complete a game, allowing four goals on 14 shots (.714 SV%), and was sent down to the AHL immediately after. The 29-year-old netminder has fared well in limited action in the AHL, posting a solid 1.23 GAA and .958 SV%.
Alex Lyon was named as the Red Wings' starter for Friday's game, but the recall of Husso casts some doubt on Lyon's or Cam Talbot's availability. The Red Wings reportedly have a flu bug going around the locker room, so it's possible one of Lyon or Talbot is sick and won't be available against Toronto. Expect an update during their morning skate this morning. Husso has been spectacular since going to the AHL, stopping 69 of the 72 shots (1.23 GAA / .958 SV%) that he's faced in three appearances.
Three days after allowing four goals on 14 shots (.714 SV%) in the Red Wings' season opener, Ville Husso was placed on waivers. The 29-year-old carries a $4.75 million cap hit this season and is expected to be sent to the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) after clearing waivers on Monday.
