Probing the psyche of NHL goaltenders is a difficult task. The fortitude that enables them to face vulcanized rubber pucks flying toward them at 100 mph also makes them reluctant to discuss what they do — and even more reluctant to view themselves as supermen for preventing unreasonable numbers of pucks from getting past them.
And so it was, after Ducks goalie John Gibson made 34 saves in a 1-0 victory over Minnesota on Monday at Honda Center, he barely shrugged when asked about the enormous weight he carried while leading the Ducks to a win in their home opener and their first triumph in three games this season.