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.
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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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Holmstrom (sore knees) confirms that he will play Thursday at Vancouver. Babcock confirms Howard and Datsyuk just resting, will play Thurs.
The veteran Holmstrom is rested and ready to draw back into the lineup. He has eight goals and 18 points through 43 games.
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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.
Holmstrom said he had bad reaction to injections in knees on Thursday. But he hopes to play Thursday in Vancouver.
The veteran Holmstrom will get a rest tonight in hopes of staying in the lineup. He has eight goals and 18 points through 43 games.
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In nine career starts against the Flames, Howard has a 6-3-0 record with a 2.66 GAA and .905 SV%.
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Jimmy Howard is 2-0-0 with a 1.92 GAA and .929 SV% in his career vs. the Habs.
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In 13 career starts against the Blues, Howard has a 8-4-1 record with a 2.44 GAA, .922 SV% and one shutout.
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Jimmy Howard in between the pipes as the Red Wings go for 16 in a row at home tonight.
In 12 career appearances against the Blue Jackets, Howard has a 8-1-1 record with a 1.67 GAA, .941 SV% and one shutout.
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Jimmy Howard returns to the net tonight, but backup Ty Conklin is gaining confidence after winning two of his past three starts.
In eight career starts against the Coyotes, Howard has a 6-0-2 record with a 2.28 GAA and .926 SV%.
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In three career appearances against the Sabres, Howard has a 2-0-0 record with a 1.62 GAA and .942 SV%.
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In nine career starts against the Blackhawks, Howard has a 3-5-1 record with a 3.20 GAA and .895 SV%.
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Ty Conklin to play tonight, Howard back in Thursday
In seven career starts against the Coyotes, Howard has a 5-0-2 record with a 2.35 GAA and .926 SV%.
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NEWS: The Red Wings have activated Tomas Holmstrom from IR
Expect Holmstrom to play on the fourth line tonight. He has six goals and 15 assists through 33 games.
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Wings' Tomas Holmstrom said he's definitely playing Sunday in Chicago.
Expect Holmstrom to draw in on the fourth line tomorrow. He scored six goals and 15 points in 33 games while being shuffled around the lineup.
Helm, Holmstrom both out Sat. at Tor. they think they can play sun but babcock said its unlikely.
Expect both players to miss tomorrow night's game. Holmstrom scored six goals and 15 points in 33 games while being shuffled around the lineup.
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DETROIT – When the Red Wings and Maple Leafs tussle this Saturday for the 276th time in series history, goalie Jimmy Howard will be looking to make history of his own.
In his only career start against the Leafs, Howard stopped 15 of 17 shots before leaving the game without a decision.
Helm and Holmstrom, both nursing groin injuries, have left practice halfway through.
Not great news for either player as they were hoping to draw back into the lineup shortly. Holmstrom scored six goals and 15 points in 33 games while being shuffled around the lineup.
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In eight career starts against the Stars, Howard has a 3-4-1 record with a 2.37 GAA and .916 SV%.