Hibs are off the bottom of the table with a point away to Ross County, so that is a positive.
But it wasn’t the best of games of football, even if the Hibees addressed one issue by becoming more defensively solid.
They had first half chances themselves through Junior Hoilett and Jordan Obita but goalkeeper Josef Bursik had to be strong to prevent Jordan White heading the Staggies into a lead.
During the second period, both sides huffed and puffed but there was not a lot of quality.
Gray vindicated with Josef Bursik Hibs selection
Bursik has come under recent heavy criticism – largely at fault for the late capitulation at Dundee United and then not covering himself in glory as Hearts rescued a derby draw at the weekend.
But he turned in a big performance here, with that save from County striker White a big moment and a bit contributing factor to the point.
Gray had chosen to stick by his number one despite the recent form and he feels justified.
“Yes, 100 per cent,” he said post-match. “I think he’s made a big save at a big time. He’s come under criticism, as has the team. I think, unfortunately, when you’re a goalkeeper, if you make a mistake you are punished.
“As defenders, you get slightly more margin for error, but it’s run through the whole team and I think we’ve always stuck together.
“The group stayed really close together and I think during times like this, when it has been difficult, my belief is still there because of how close the group is and how hard we are working to try and rectify it.
“But from that point of view, he made a big save tonight and it was really important for him.”
Gray picks Hibs positives and negatives
Gray found a positive in keeping a clean sheet away from home, especially after recent defensive howlers.
And a point on your travels is rarely to be sniffed at, particularly when it takes you off the foot of the table.
But the boss admits his side lacked quality going forward again.
He added: “I think a clean sheet and a point away from home is never a bad thing, but with the situation we find ourselves in, we know we need more than that. I thought it was a bit flat, especially in the first half, very flat from our point of view in the first half.
“That’s the message to the players at half time, when the atmosphere is quiet and there’s not much happening, it’s about us to try and impose ourselves on them. I think they shaded the first half.
“I think Joe makes a big save to keep us in the game at nil-nil at half-time, to give us a foothold in it. Then I thought the reaction in the second half was much better.
“The things I talked about, about being more on the front foot, more aggressive, imposing ourselves on them and playing with a bit more energy, definitely came out.
“I thought we probably dominated the second half, but there was a real lack of quality in the final third, that last bit, the cutting edge, whether it be the cross, the decision to cross, or the execution of the finish at the end. It just wasn’t there tonight and I think that’s the frustrating side of it for me.
“But again, in terms of the point gained away from home, a clean sheet is a pleasing side to it.”