Howard allowed four goals on 40 shots in the Red Wings loss to the Maple Leafs last Saturday. Howard and Jonathan Bernier have alternated games and that will continue tonight in Calgary. Howard has allowed at least three goals in each of his three starts, posting a 3.40 GAA and .910 SV% overall. Calgary has averaged just 2.43 goals per game (24th) so far but presents a very difficult road matchup for Howard.
Howard allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Red Wings loss to the Ducks on Tuesday. Howard has given up three goals in each of his first two starts, going 1-1-0 with a .915 SV%. While Howard has been solid, Saturday’s matchup is not appealing. Howard went 1-1-0 against Toronto last season, with a 2.97 GAA and .891 SV%.
Howard allowed three goals on 29 shots in the Red Wings loss to the Ducks on Tuesday. Howard has given up three goals in each of his first two starts, going 1-1-0 with a .915 SV%. While Howard has been solid, Saturday’s matchup is not appealing. Howard went 1-1-0 against Toronto last season, with a 2.97 GAA and .891 SV%.
Howard turned in a great performance in his season debut, stopping 39 of the 42 shots that he faced in a 5-3 win in Nashville. Jonathan Bernier was equally impressive vs. Dallas on Sunday but head coach Jeff Blashill will go back to Howard tonight vs. Anaheim. Howard was 1-0-1 with a 1.44 GAA and .941 SV% in two starts vs. the Ducks last year.
Howard turned in a great performance in his season debut, stopping 39 of the 42 shots that he faced in a 5-3 win in Nashville. Jonathan Bernier was equally impressive vs. Dallas on Sunday but head coach Jeff Blashill will go back to Howard tonight vs. Anaheim. Howard was 1-0-1 with a 1.44 GAA and .941 SV% in two starts vs. the Ducks last year.
Howard is coming off of a tough season, going 23-22-5 with a 3.07 GAA and .909 SV%. It was one of the worst seasons of his 13-year career and there isn’t a lot of optimism heading into 2019-20. On paper, the Red Wings look like one of the weakest teams in the league and Howard draws a tough assignment in Nashville—the Predators are coming off of a 5-2 win over the Wild on Thursday.
Howard allowed three goals on 34 shots in the Red Wings win over the Bruins on Sunday. Howard has won four straight starts while posting a 2.51 GAA and .928 SV% (including one short relief appearance). In his first start against the Penguins, Howard allowed four goals on 39 shots in a 5-2 loss (Dec.27).
