OTTAWA, ON - FEBRUARY 07: Anaheim Ducks Goalie John Gibson (36) recovers after a collision with Anaheim Ducks Defenceman Jaycob Megna (43) during second period National Hockey League action between the Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators on February 7, 2019, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.

Ducks place Gibson, Johnson on injured reserve

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The Anaheim Ducks placed goaltender John Gibson on injured reserve with a head/back/neck injury on Wednesday, the team announced.

The 25-year-old missed Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He was forced from last Thursday's contest against the Ottawa Senators following a collision in the second period.

Meanwhile, fellow netminder Chad Johnson was also placed on IR with a head injury. Johnson was hit with a puck on Tuesday and complained of headaches, head coach Bob Murray said, according to Eric Stephens of The Athletic.

With the Ducks' top two goalies sidelined, rookie Kevin Boyle will make his first NHL start Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Ryan Miller, meanwhile, will serve as the 26-year-old's backup.

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