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Howard starts.
In seven career starts against the Avs, Howard has a 4-1-1 record with a 2.70 GAA and .896 SV%.
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In 12 career appearances against the Canucks, Howard has a 7-5-0 record with a 2.92 GAA, .905 SV% and two shutouts.
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Babcock said Jimmy Howard will play Tuesday at Chicago
In two starts against the Blackhawks this season, Howard has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.44 GAA and .909 SV%.
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Howard goes Tuesday in Chicago vs. #Blackhawks.
In two starts against the Blackhawks this season, Howard has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.44 GAA and .909 SV%.
Giving Howard an extra few days and taking advantage of Joey Mac's hot hand.
Howard was expected to start on Sunday but will use the extra days to further rest.
Jimmy Howard says he won't be playing tomorrow against Nashville.
Although Howard took starter's reps this morning, he will sit out another game. Sunday looks like the target date for the starting goalie.
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Babcock says Howard will start Sunday. That was news to Howard, but indications are he's close to returning from broken finger.
In two starts against the Sharks this season, Howard has a 0-2-0 record with a 4.26 GAA and .860 SV%.
Howard says he may return Friday
Fantasy hockey owners should circle next Friday on their calendar.
Jimmy Howard said he is targeting Friday's game against Nashville, at home, for his return.
Fantasy hockey owners should circle next Friday on their calendar.
Jimmy Howard is facing shots in practice for first time since breaking right index finger 2-4.
Great news for Howard and the Red Wings. The 32-game winner still leads the league in that category and should be able to return within the next week barring a setback.
Howard on ice early today, will take shots tomorrow.
Howard taking shots is a great sign but his healthy is based on how he reacts to them. As usual, stay tuned for a further update.
Holland also said that he's hoping to have Jimmy Howard back in the next 7-10 days.
Howard has yet to face shots but might start doing so shortly. Right now the main concern is properly padding his finger in order for it to heal properly.
Jimmy Howard didn't take shots in practice today but says at this point it's about how much pain he can tolerate. Sunday return possible.
Looks like the next test is facing NHL shooters. Should he get his padding situated, the Red Wings starting goalie may be able to grit through this injury.
Wings' GM Ken Holland said no updates on Jimmy Howard (finger) or Danny Cleary (knee), as neither saw the doctor today.
Howard remains out for a few weeks as his broken finger heals. No news is an indication he probably won't play this week, as expected.
Bad finger and all, #RedWings goalie Jimmy Howard is at morning skate here in Phoenix. http://twitpic.com/8gk3hu
Howard continues to practice despite the broken finger. Expect his conditioning level to stay good while he stays out of the lineup.
Wings' Jimmy Howard said he'll miss more than 2 games. Was told 4-6 weeks to heal broken finger but expects to return sooner, maybe 2 weeks.
Not the best news on the Red Wings' starting goalie. Expect the All Star to get back in games in around two weeks.
Actually Howard is skating. They have all three goalies on the ice.
Howard is likely staying in game shape. Despite not being able to play due to a broken finger, the 30-game winner will be ready once healed.
Howard will miss the next two games of the Wings four-game road trip and will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Detroit on Tuesday.
This injury comes in the middle of a career season for Howard. The Ogdensburg, New York native leads all goalies in wins and is second in shutouts. He also places in the top five in goals against and top 10 in save percentage. In the meantime, look for Ty Conklin and Joey MacDonald to split time between the pipes.
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All-Stars Jimmy Howard and Pavel Datsyuk were given the day off, Babcock said. They'll play Thursday.
In 11 career appearances against the Canucks, Howard has a 6-5-0 record with a 2.94 GAA, .907 SV% and one shutout.
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Babcock confirms Howard and Datsyuk just resting, will play Thurs.
Howard was granted a maintenance day today after playing during the break. Expect him to start tomorrow for the Red Wings.