Ville Husso News

Despite Anaheim acquiring Petr Mrazek on Saturday in a deal that shipped John Gibson out of town, Anaheim continued to add to their goaltending depth for the 2025-26 season after signing Ville Husso to a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension ($2.2 million AAV). The 30-year-old was acquired at last year's trade deadline from Detroit and posted a 2-6-3 record with a 3.47 GAA and .890 SV% between the Ducks and Red Wings last season.

Husso will get the nod in goal for the Ducks when they travel to Winnipeg for their regular season finale on Wednesday. Husso is coming off one of his best starts of the season, stopping 36 of the 39 shots he faced in a 4-3 overtime victory over the Flames last Wednesday. The 29-year-old netminder has made just three appearances for Anaheim since being acquired from the Red Wings, posting a 1-1-0 record and a .911 SV%. Husso and the Ducks enter action on Wednesday at +260 on the money line.

On the front end of a back-to-back, the Ducks will turn to Husso between the pipes on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Husso started one game for the Ducks and played well, saving 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on March 12th. That said, Husso has struggled in limited NHL action this season, posting a 3.71 GAA and .874 SV% in 11 appearances (1-6-2). The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as +131 home underdogs against a Flames team with points in three straight (2-0-1).

On the front end of a back-to-back, the Ducks will likely turn to Husso between the pipes on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. Husso started one game for the Ducks and played well, saving 36 of 39 shots (.923 SV%) in a 3-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club on March 12th. That said, Husso has struggled in limited NHL action this season, posting a 3.71 GAA and .874 SV% in 11 appearances (1-6-2). The Ducks enter Wednesday's contest as +131 home underdogs against a Flames team with points in three straight (2-0-1).

With John Gibson (undisclosed) exiting Thursday's loss to the Calgary Flames due to an injury, Anaheim has recalled Husso from the AHL. The 30-year-old Husso has a 2.56 GGA and .907 SV% in nine games (7-2-0) with the San Diego Gulls (AHL) this season.

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.