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Jimmy Howard News & Rumors

Jimmy Howard, U.S. to face Red Wings teammate Valtteri Filppula, Finland in elimination game
May 16
Detroit Free Press
 
"Next up for Jimmy Howard and his U.S. team at the world championship: Facing Red Wings teammate Valtteri Filppula and Finland for the second time in five days. Howard made 25 saves and Justin Abdelkader had an assist Tuesday to lead the U.S. past Switzerland, 5-2, at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland, in the last day of preliminary action. Team Canada, which includes Kyle Quincey, beat Belarus, 5-1. Henrik Zetterberg had a goal and two assists, and Johan Franzen contributed a goal and an assist as Sweden beat Latvia, 4-0, at Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Defenseman Niklas Kronwall used his particular skill and delivered a crushing hit on Kaspars Saulietis, who was busy looking at the"
'Nervous' Jimmy Howard leads U.S. to 7-2 win over France at world championships
May 5
Detroit Free Press
 
"The United States has defeated France, 7-2, in the first game of the International Ice Hockey World Championships in Helsinki. Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard earned the win with 21 saves for the U.S. "It was a little bit of nerves out there," Howard said in article on the IIHF website. "It's been a little while since I played for Team USA, so I was a little bit nervous in the first and second, but I felt a lot better in the third." France's Nicolas Besch opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but four minutes later, the New York Islanders' Kyle Okposo equalized, assisted by Ryan Lasch and Justin Faulk, in the first of his two goals in the game. Four goals in quick succession in the"
Red Wings' goalie Jimmy Howard excited for chance to represent U.S.
April 25
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard wouldn't mind a shot at Sochi, and given the situation he's in this spring, jumped at the opportunity to make a little noise with the U.S. National team. Howard is among the slew of Wings headed to either Stockholm or Helsinki this weekend to participate in the 2012 World Championship, which runs May 4-20. Howard is hoping a good performance translates into an invitation for the squad that will represent the U.S. at the 2014 Winter Olympics. "Most definitely, yeah," Howard said Tuesday as he cleaned out his locker at Joe Louis Arena, four days after the Wings' first-round playoff exit. "It's definitely one of the things that I'd be proud to be able to do,"
After exit, Wings goalie Jimmy Howard to remain busy
April 25
Detroit News
 
"Throngs of reporters crowded around Tomas Holmstrom and Nicklas Lidstrom for the obligatory questions about retirement Tuesday, when Jimmy Howard entered the dressing room and squeezed nearly unnoticed onto the stool at his stall. After a brisk skate and taking some shots, he started peeling off his equipment. Howard is still working and enjoying it, as he and Justin Abdelkader head to Finland and Sweden for the World Championships, May 4-20. "Yeah, I'm excited; it's for my country," Howard said. "It's been a while since I've been able to do that, so I'm looking forward to it.""
Silence is golden for Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard
April 15
Detroit Free Press
 
"It's the middle of April. The Stanley Cup playoffs have begun, the NFL draft's approaching, and there's not even the tiniest controversy or complaint in town about the state of the Red Wings' starting goaltending or the Lions' starting quarterbacking. Detroit must be going through withdrawal. "Everybody's always told me that the two toughest jobs in Detroit were being the Wings' goalie and the Lions' quarterback," said goaltender Jimmy Howard, "because of all the attention it gets and how everybody's always talking about it." They're normally screaming, or at the very least worrying. But the vibe is strangely optimistic regarding both positions."
Jimmy Howard takes Game 2 in battle of goalies
April 14
Detroit News
 
"Pekka Rinne had the goaltending edge in Game 1. But Jimmy Howard was the better of the two goalies in Game 2, a big reason the Wings won 3-2 and evened the series. Howard made 24 saves, 19 in the final two periods as the Wings withstood a Predators charge to head home with home-ice advantage. "We got into some penalty problems early but Howie came up big," defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom said. "He made some big saves." The Wings killed all six Nashville power plays, all 12 in the series, with Howard a central figure in the domination. Howard, though, credits his teammates up front. "We're doing a great job of blocking shots, and those aren't muffins coming in from the top, either," Howard"
Jimmy Howard makes 23 saves in first game back
March 31
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard made 23 saves Friday night as he played for the first time since aggravating a groin injury. He was screened on the first goal by the Predators, who beat the Wings, 4-1, at Joe Louis Arena. He lost the puck in a mad scramble in front of the net on the second and was victimized by poor defensive zone coverage on the third. The fourth was an empty-netter. Coach Mike Babcock originally wasn't going to play Howard against Nashville, figuring he'd rather ease Howard back. But with the playoffs only a week away and the Wings having played poorly Wednesday at Columbus, Howard got the nod. For him, it was an important step in his comeback. Since early February, he"
Jimmy Howard gung ho about possible Red Wings-Predators playoff matchup
March 31
Detroit Free Press
 
"If the Red Wings and Predators match up in the first round of the NHL playoffs, Jimmy Howard welcomes the challenge. His colleague Pekka Rinne in Nashville won Friday night's game for his teammates, thwarting the Wings on 31 attempts to hand Detroit a 4-1 loss at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings fell to fifth place in the Western Conference, one point behind the Predators. Much had been made of the game being a playoff preview, as the Wings and Predators have been sliding back and forth in fourth and fifth place for a while. Coach Mike Babcock said it early in the week, Henrik Zetterberg the day before, Howard the morning of. Even after just losing, Howard smiled as he spoke of the possibility."
Red Wings might start Jimmy Howard vs. Predators after all
March 29
Detroit Free Press
 
"Coach Mike Babcock is reconsidering who he's going to start in net Friday, when the Detroit Red Wings host the Nashville Predators in a game likely to determine who'll finish fourth in the Western Conference. Babcock had decided on backup Ty Conklin as of Tuesday, but Howard is ready to return from a groin injury, and he has to play at some point. Babcock's original thinking was that he didn't want to put Howard in against the Predators, because he hasn't played since March 19. But on the other hand, Friday's game is huge."
Lingering injury frustrates Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard
March 25
Detroit Free Press
 
"Time is running out for the Red Wings to get healthy. Only seven games remain in the regular season after Saturday night's home win against the Hurricanes, and the Wings desperately are hoping to get some of their regular starters back before the playoffs. One of the most crucial missing players is goaltender Jimmy Howard, who faced shots during Saturday's morning skate for the first time since he reinjured his groin in Monday's loss to Washington. "He hurt his groin and he missed some time, and now he's hurt it again," coach Mike Babcock said. "I imagine we're extra cautious with him. And yet Howie's got to get playing and got to get playing lots of games. "No. 1, we've got to get in the"
Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard thinks he can return Saturday
March 22
Detroit News
 
"If nothing else, Jimmy Howard was ready for New York. Looking spiffy in a bright shirt and gray jacket, Howard looked ready for a photo shoot Wednesday. But it shouldn't be long before the Red Wings goaltender returns to the ice. Howard, nursing a tight groin, believes he could return Saturday against the Hurricanes. "That's a realistic goal," said Howard, who felt tightness in his groin during the third period of Monday's 5-3 loss to the Capitals. "I want to be out there. I don't enjoy sitting out and watching games. I'd rather be out there with the guys.""
Red Wings' goaltender Jimmy Howard reinjures groin, status is day to day
March 20
Michigan Live
 
"Things just keep getting worse for the Detroit Red Wings on the injury front. Goaltender Jimmy Howard, who missed three games this month with a strained groin, has suffered a relapse. MLive.com's Ansar Khan posted on Twitter today that Howard has a "groin injury again" and the Red Wings are "recalling Ty Conklin from Grand Rapids on emergency basis." General manager Ken Holland said Howard's injury is nothing serious and his status is day to day. If Conklin clears re-entry waivers, he'll join the Red Wings in New York for Wednesday's game against the Rangers."
Wings fall to Kings in Jimmy Howard's return from injury
March 14
Detroit News
 
"The Red Wings played an uneven road game before losing to the Kings, 5-2 Monday, leaving some players and their coach to wonder where the desire went. They had better find it presently, because they play a desperate Ducks team Wednesday and they are only two points in front of the Predators for playoff position, and seven behind the Blues for the lead in the Central Division. "I didn't think we played hard enough," coach Mike Babcock said. "I thought they had a simple plan: Getting the puck in, getting on the forecheck and grinding. "I didn't think we had enough resistance. "You're not going to win with the approach we had tonight," Babcock said. "The other team can't win all the battles"
Howard aboard for California trip
March 12
Detroit Free Press
 
"The Red Wings are getting their No. 1 goaltender back in time to start their California trip. General manager Ken Holland told the Free Press on Sunday that Jimmy Howard is ready to go. He has missed the past three games with a groin injury that forced him from the net March 4 after playing one period. Howard ranks third in the NHL with 33 victories and has a .923 save percentage and 2.05 goals-against average. The Wings didn't practice Sunday, common procedure after playing back-to-back games. But Howard has been skating for the past few days and has been deemed fit to return. That enabled the Wings to return goalie Jordan Pearce to the minors."
Red Wings' Jimmy Howard ready to go; Gustav Nyquist making quick trip to minors
March 12
Detroit Free Press
 
"Just a couple of Red Wings tidbits today: They sent forward Gustav Nyquist and goaltender Jordan Pearce back to Grand Rapids this morning, but the former already has a return trip booked. General manager Ken Holland told the Free Press that goaltender Jimmy Howard, who has missed the past three games with a sore groin, is ready to return Tuesday when the Wings play at Los Angeles, so that eliminates the need for Pearce. Nyquist has been filling in for Todd Bertuzzi, who also has missed the last three games with a sore groin. Holland said the Wings decided to have Nyquist play for the Griffins tonight, then rejoin the Wings Monday in L.A. in case he's needed against the Kings. Nyquist has"
Chicago 2, Detroit 1: Red Wings Jakub Kindl, Jimmy Howard go out with injuries
March 5
Detroit Free Press
 
"The list of injured Red Wings continues to grow. The Red Wings lost defenseman Jakub Kindl after two shifts and goaltender Jimmy Howard after one period Sunday. The Wings went on to lose, 2-1, to the Blackhawks at Joe Louis Arena. The Wings were already playing without forwards Patrick Eaves (concussion) and Pavel Datsyuk (knee) and defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom (ankle) and Jonathan Ericsson (wrist). Forward Todd Bertuzzi (groin) was a game-time decision and played 13:15. Kindl was apparently already dealing with an upper-body injury and attempted to play. He lasted two shifts, 1:35 of ice time, before going back to the locker room, and the Wings finished the game with five defensemen."
Red Wings' Jimmy Howard, Jakub Kindl injured in loss to Blackhawks
March 5
Detroit News
 
"The Red Wings lost a game Sunday and a couple players in the process. They fell 2-1 to the Chicago Blackhawks but, maybe more importantly, lost goaltender Jimmy Howard and defenseman Jakub Kindl. Neither injury appears serious, but they are certainly adding up. The Wings went into Sunday's game already without defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom (ankle) and Jonathan Ericsson (wrist), and forward Pavel Datsyuk (right knee). "We've been fortunate otherwise this season with injuries," said Niklas Kronwall, who scored the lone Wings goal."
Wings' Jimmy Howard leaves game with lower-body injury
March 5
Detroit News
 
"The Red Wings are getting banged up in Sunday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Goaltender Jimmy Howard left after the first period and was replaced by Joey MacDonald. The Wings said Howard suffered a lower-body injury and said his status is day-to-day."
Wings' Joey MacDonald to start Sunday; Jimmy Howard to play Tuesday
February 19
Detroit News
 
"Joey MacDonald has earned another start for the Red Wings in net. Coach Mike Babcock said Saturday MacDonald will get the start Sunday afternoon as the Wings host San Jose and try to extend their league-record home-ice winning streak, currently at 22 games. Babcock said goalie Jimmy Howard (broken right index finger), who was expected to start against the Sharks, will start Tuesday in Chicago. "MacDonald is playing too good. I'm going to give Howie two more days (off) and he's going to start in Chicago," Babcock said. "Howie is coming back. He's been out and the other guy is playing great. This gives him (Howard) two more days to practice. Why would I rush it if the other guy is playing"
Jimmy Howard to start in goal for Wings Sunday, Mike Babcock says
February 15
Detroit News
 
"It came as a bit of news to Jimmy Howard. Moments before during his daily media briefing, Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Howard was starting Sunday against the Sharks. "He can't take so much holiday time during the season," Babcock joked. Said Howard, who's been out since breaking his right index finger Feb. 2: "I've already been named the starter? Then I guess I'm starting. It's news to me." But Howard definitely is progressing, even to the point he could be ready for Friday's game against the Predators. "(Playing Friday) was the goal from the start, but if Babs and (general manager Ken Holland) want to give me another day of practice, that's what the game plan is," Howard said."
Could Jimmy Howard return to Red Wings' net by weekend?
February 8
Detroit Free Press
 
"The Red Wings arrived home Tuesday from Phoenix, ready to make a few doctor's appointments. Goalie Jimmy Howard will visit a hand specialist today, general manager Ken Holland said. Howard suffered a small fracture to his right index finger Thursday at Vancouver when he was hit by a puck, but the injury never was considered serious, and Holland didn't rule out Howard returning by Friday (vs. Ducks) or Sunday (vs. Flyers). "If the doctor tells him today he can practice, and he can get his equipment worked out, we think he'll be ready to play very soon," Holland said."
Fingers crossed, Jimmy Howard hopeful he'll return to Red Wings' net soon
February 5
Detroit Free Press
 
"Jimmy Howard was back on the ice with his teammates Saturday morning, laughing and lamenting how hard it is to tie his shoes at the moment. He has a fractured right index finger, which has left that digit bandaged and immobile. While the injury will take four to six weeks to heal, Howard estimated he'd only miss two weeks. Howard was injured Thursday night at Vancouver, and Friday, the team announced he'd miss the rest of the trip -- Saturday's game at Edmonton, and Monday's at Phoenix. Surgery was deemed unnecessary by the doctors Howard saw in Vancouver, and the team is hopeful for good news when Howard is re-evaluated after the Wings return to Detroit on Tuesday. "We just have to come"
Jimmy Howard's absence will be longer than previously thought
February 5
Detroit News
 
"The prognosis on how long goaltender Jimmy Howard will be out has changed — gotten longer, that is, rather than shorter. Howard, who has a broken right index finger, acknowledges the first report of only missing the last two games on this Red Wings road trip was "optimistic." So, now, Howard is thinking it's going to be weeks. Let's say somewhere between two games and four-to-six weeks — maybe two weeks. But even Howard isn't sure if that's accurate. "Let's cover all the bases," Howard said after Saturday's morning skate. Howard said Vancouver doctors, after Thursday's game, told him the finger would take four-to-six weeks to heal. "No chance," said Howard of that time frame, saying he's"
Jimmy Howard out 2 games with broken finger
February 4
Detroit Free Press
 
"Instead of joining his Detroit Red Wings teammates for a broom ball tournament today, goalie Jimmy Howard played referee -- the consequence of a broken right index finger. Howard is out at least the next two games -- Saturday at Edmonton and Monday at Phoenix -- after getting hurt during Thursday's 4-3 shoot-out victory at the Vancouver Canucks. "I happened about four minutes into the third last night," Howard said today. "Went blocker down, took everything away down low, and when (Maxim) Lapierre spun and shot it, it missed my blocker and caught me right on the finger." Howard is to be re-evaluated Tuesday, after the Wings return to Detroit. "Go home and see our doctors there, get their"
Jimmy Howard's broken finger gives Ty Conklin chance in Red Wings' net
February 4
Detroit Free Press
 
"Jimmy Howard, the Red Wings' All-Star goaltender and all-around rock this season, spent Friday officiating a broom ball tournament among teammates. A broken right index finger will sideline Howard the rest of this trip -- tonight's game in Edmonton and Monday's game in Phoenix. Todd Bertuzzi is questionable for tonight; the left wing suffered a charley horse courtesy of Keith Ballard during Thursday's 4-3 shoot-out victory at Vancouver. Howard was hurt Thursday when he was hit by a shot from Maxim Lapierre. He will be reevaluated when the team returns to Detroit, but the injury isn't considered serious. Howard already was planning a comeback as he loitered around Rexall Place. "I've played"
Wings goalie Jimmy Howard has broken finger, will miss two games
February 4
Detroit News
 
"Jimmy Howard went from goaltending to refereeing a broomball tournament Friday. And while Howard will lose his whistle, he won't be in net anytime soon. He can thank a broken right index finger for that, suffered Thursday during the Red Wings' 4-3 shootout victory over the Canucks. He will miss the final two games on the four-game trip — tonight in Edmonton and Monday in Phoenix — and will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Detroit on Tuesday. "I went blocker down to take away everything down low and (Vancouver center Max) Lapierre spun around and shot it," Howard said. "It missed my blocker and caught me in the finger." Howard is optimistic the injury won't keep him out long. He"
Detroit's Jimmy Howard out two games with broken finger
February 3
NHL.com
 
"The Detroit Red Wings announced Friday that goaltender Jimmy Howard will miss the team's next two games because of a broken finger. Howard, an All-Star this year who leads the NHL with 32 victories, broke a finger on his right hand during Detroit's 4-3 win in Vancouver on Thursday night. The Red Wings said he will be re-evaluated Tuesday when the team returns to Detroit following its four-game road trip."
Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard's all-star nod is perfect acclamation
January 28
Detroit News
 columnist John Niyo
"James Russell Howard III waited long enough. Not so for James Russell Howard IV, however. The 3-month-old son of Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard already has his passport. He got his first pair of skates when he was born — slightly ahead of schedule, and in a bit of a hurry — in late October. And though he's not big enough to wear them yet, the plan was for father and son to go skating this weekend on the historic Rideau Canal that runs through Ottawa, Ontario. "Oh, yeah," Howard said. "We're going on the canal. I can't wait." Canada's capital city is host to this weekend's NHL All-Star Game. It's also less than an hour's drive from Howard's hometown of Ogdensburg, N.Y. And it's where"
Jimmy Howard eager to embrace All-Star experience
January 27
Detroit Free Press
 
"Goaltenders tend to get lit up during NHL All-Star Games, the result of facing most of the game's most skilled players. So be it. Jimmy Howard left Thursday for Ottawa well aware of the risk but much more eager to accept the recognition of being named to his first All-Star Game. He and forward Pavel Datsyuk are the only two representatives of the Red Wings, as defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom opted out to rest his 41-year-old body. At 27 and a newbie to the event, Howard didn't hide his glee."
Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard honored to be All-Star
January 13
Detroit News
 
"Jimmy Howard watched the NHL All-Star Game as a youngster growing up in upstate New York. Now, Howard gets a chance to play in the NHL showcase event. Howard and Pavel Datsyuk were among the 36 players named Thursday by the league to play in the Jan. 29 game in Ottawa, Ontario. Two teams will be selected by captains (yet to be determined) in the Fantasy Draft on Jan. 26. This will be Howard's first appearance in the All-Star Game and Datsyuk's third. "It's an honor," Howard said of being named to the All-Star Game."
Jimmy Howard, Pavel Datsyuk selected for All-Star Game
January 13
Detroit News
 
"Jimmy Howard and Pavel Datsyuk are headed to the NHL All-Star Game. They were among the 36 players named by the league Thursday to play in the Jan. 29 game in Ottawa. The first six All-Stars, announced last week, were determined in fan voting. The teams will be divided during the Jan. 26 player draft. The All-Star captains (not yet selected) will do the drafting. This will be Howard's first appearance in the game and Datsyuk's third. Howard said Thursday morning before the announcement that he would be thrilled to participate. "It definitely would be an honor," said Howard, who is from Ogdensburg, N.Y., about two hours from Ottawa."
Jimmy Howard could get 100th win tonight in Toronto
January 7
Detroit Free Press
 
"Indoors -- possibly, next season, outdoors -- it doesn't get much better than Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs. Both teams practiced Friday in Toronto for tonight's game at Air Canada Centre (7 p.m., FSD, CBC), the only meeting of the season for the Original Six rivals. The Wings' audience included their fathers, or in a few cases, friends, as this weekend also marks the team's annual fathers trip. "Everyone likes coming to Toronto to play," Danny Cleary said. "We don't get here very often. It's good to have the dads here. Pretty peppy." The Wings arrived Thursday afternoon and spent the evening getting a private tour of the Hockey Hall of Fame. "I got a kick out of going and looking at the old"
Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's attitude means everything
December 30
Detroit News
 
"He's obviously not a kid anymore, but Jimmy Howard was bubbling like a mini-mite after the Red Wings defeated the Blues on Tuesday. "That was a fun game," Howard said over and over. "Felt like a playoff game, how energized the crowd was." If Howard keeps playing the way he is, Joe Louis Arena could remain electric for six more months. After the victory, Red Wings coach Mike Babcock pointed out a key reason why Howard, 26, has taken a seemingly big step in his development this season. On the second Blues goal, Howard seemed to control the puck only to see it squirt out."
Mike Babcock says Jimmy Howard has showed greater poise
December 29
Detroit Free Press
 
"Those early goals allowed in the Red Wings' victory over St. Louis might have hurt goaltender Jimmy Howard's confidence in the past. Whether the goals were scored by fluke or mistake, Howard sometimes let goals gnaw at him. That could have been the case Tuesday when the Blues took a 2-0 lead on two power-plays goals. But Howard was able to brush both goals off and play even better down the stretch. "He's more consistent," coach Mike Babcock said. "He's played lots of good hockey. He just hasn't been as mentally tough and as consistent (in the past)." The Blues scored on Matt D'Agostini's tip-in during the first period and then in the second period when Alexander Steen nudged in a puck that"
Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's attitude means everything
December 29
Detroit News
 
"He's obviously not a kid anymore, but Jimmy Howard was bubbling like a mini-mite after the Red Wings defeated the Blues on Tuesday. "That was a fun game," Howard said over and over. "Felt like a playoff game, how energized the crowd was." If Howard keeps playing the way he is, Joe Louis Arena could remain electric for six more months. After the victory, Red Wings coach Mike Babcock pointed out a key reason why Howard, 26, has taken a seemingly big step in his development this season. On the second Blues goal, Howard seemed to control the puck only to see it squirt out. "In the past, stuff like that would have bothered him, not a ton, but a little," Babcock said. "Now he just keeps playing."
Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard proving he's an All-Star
December 12
Detroit News
 
"If his buddies have anything to do with it, Jimmy Howard is going to the NHL All-Star Game. The game is Jan. 29 in Ottawa, and Howard isn't on the official ballot, so he's getting voted as a write-in candidate. But many of Howard's friends from his hometown of Ogdensburg, N.Y., which Howard said is about 45 minutes away, are going online and doing their duty of voting for Howard every day, as often as they can, and hoping to put Howard in his first All-Star Game. "They're all fired up," Howard said late last week. "They've voting and they all want me there.""
Jimmy Howard, Red Wings appreciate effort from Bruins goalie Tim Thomas
November 25
Michigan Live
 
"NBC has been hyping today's nationally televised Black Friday matinee game between the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins for more than a week in TV commercials and Internet ads. The promotional blitz appears to be justified. The defending Stanley Cup champion Bruins have won 10 in a row after a 3-7 start. The Red Wings are 7-2 in their past nine games. It's a rare matchup of Original Six rivals who meet only once this season. "Every time we play an Original Six team, there's an extra energy to the game," Bruins goaltender and Flint native Tim Thomas said. "To play against Detroit is always a big deal because I'm from Michigan. I don't really look too far ahead on the schedule, I just try"
Seguin, Howard, Toews are NHL's Three Stars
November 14
NHL.com
 
"While there has been a lot of focus on this season's crop of rookies, and rightfully so, it's a second-year standout who walks away with the NHL's First Star honors this week. Tyler Seguin, taken with the No. 2 pick in the 2010 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins, is this week's First Star, followed by Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard and Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews. Seguin extended his current points streak to six games with 2 goals and 1 assist in Saturday's 6-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres. Seguin has 6 goals in his last four games and 11 for the season, tying him for second in the League, one behind Phil Kessel. Seguin also leads the League with a plus-14 rating."
Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's shutout extends win streak
November 12
Detroit Free Press
 
"The Red Wings parlayed scoring depth, good penalty killing and strong goaltending into a third straight victory. They topped the Northwest Division-leading Edmonton Oilers, 3-0, Friday night at Joe Louis Arena, with Jimmy Howard turning in a shutout for the second time in one week and third time this season. Fourth-liner Drew Miller provided an early lead and defenseman Niklas Kronwall and second-liner Valtteri Filppula also scored on Nikolai Khabibulin, who entered the game with a .964 save percentage. "We're doing a lot of great things out there," Howard said. "We're continuing to get through the neutral zone, making opposing teams go the full 200 feet. We're not turning pucks over. Guys"
Jimmy Howard outplays NHL's hottest goalie for shutout win
November 12
Detroit News
 
"Jimmy Howard insisted there wasn't any personal motivation. Howard's job Friday was to be a little better than arguably the best goalie in the NHL thus far this season, a tall task indeed. But Howard, as he's done all season, stopped plenty of pucks himself. Howard stopped 24 shots as the Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers and star goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, 3-0. "I just know you have to play well at the other end because he's in a definite zone," said Howard, who earned his third shutout. "You have to rise to the challenge." Khabibulin had great moments, too, while stopping 27 shots. But Howard and the Wings continued their recent hot streak, earning a third straight victory after"
Wings' Jimmy Howard receives quick lesson in fatherhood
October 27
Detroit News
 columnist John Niyo
"Jimmy Howard's job description demands he be ready for anything, without so much as a moment's notice. So it figures the Red Wings goaltender would begin fatherhood like this, scrambling to defend an odd-man rush. "Everything happened so fast," Howard said Wednesday, smiling as he returned to his suddenly less stressful job less than 72 hours after the impromptu birth of his first child, James Russell Howard IV, on Sunday afternoon. Howard and his wife, Rachel, went for a scheduled appointment at Providence Park Hospital in Novi on Sunday, after the Red Wings returned home from a 7-1 road loss to the Capitals the previous night."
Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard's goal is to get better
October 7
Detroit News
 
"Life is good for goaltender Jimmy Howard. He knows his immediate future is taken care of, having signed a two-year contract extension last season. And he and his wife, Rachel, are expecting a baby in about two weeks. So, the only thing left is his performance. And if there was any doubt regarding Howard's ability, those likely were squashed during last season's playoffs. "He should have a lot of confidence considering how he played last season," Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom said."
Red Wings' Jimmy Howard ends preseason on high note
October 3
Detroit Free Press
 
"Jimmy Howard challenged himself to be better in exhibition games. "I wasn't the other night," he said of allowing four goals against Toronto in a 4-3 overtime loss Friday night. "I thought I was very lackluster, not up to my standards, and it's up to me to elevate my game." And Sunday at Joe Louis Arena, as the Wings finished the exhibition season with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Joe Louis Arena, Howard did exactly that. He stopped 25 shots in his first exhibition victory."
Jimmy Howard in goal for Wings exhibition opener
September 22
Detroit News
 
"The evaluation period begins Wednesday night for Red Wings players looking to get on the roster. A split-squad of Wings completed a morning skate at Centre ICE Arena Wednesday morning and will fly to Pittsburgh later this afternoon. The Wings face the Penguins Wednesday night (7 p.m., NHL Network, no local radio). "These next eight (exhibition) games are very important and we've made it very clear, already, guys are battling for jobs," coach Mike Babcock said."
Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard says he'll miss Osgood
July 20
Detroit News
 
"It'll be different for Jimmy Howard next season. For the last two seasons, Howard could turn his head and Chris Osgood would be there to answer a question, crack a joke, impart hockey knowledge only a veteran goalie would know. "Whatever happened the night before in the game, it was a new day the next day," Howard said. "He always moved on. He had that ability." Osgood's retirement Tuesday didn't surprise Howard, who was part of the entourage that accompanied Osgood on the golfing adventure through Scotland this month. "He said he was thinking about it (retirement)," Howard said. "We texted the other day. He said he had talked to Kenny (Holland, the Wings' general manager). "It's an"
Jimmy Howard's dreams come true with win
May 11
Detroit News
 
"Jimmy Howard admits he dreamed this out as a kid. "It's a game we all dreamed out playing when we were kids," said Howard, of the possibility of playing Game 7 in a back-and-forth, unforgettable series. Howard gets his chance Thursday, after the Wings defeated San Jose, 3-1, on Tuesday. Howard was again instrumental, as he's been all series. He made 24 saves, including a big one on Devin Setoguchi with the Wings clinging to a 2-1 lead in the third period, and could be getting better as the series goes on. "We put ourselves into a big hole early in this series, and now it's just one game for it all," Howard said. The way Howard saw it, the recipe for success was similar to the last two"
Jimmy Howard keeps thriving in postseason
May 9
Detroit News
 
"Take your pick. The Red Wings' best player in Game 5? Pavel Datsyuk or Jimmy Howard. Both were phenomenal in Game 5, lifting the Red Wings to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Howard made 39 saves and was the difference through the first two periods when the Wings failed to compete to an acceptable level. "Howie got us to the third period," coach Mike Babcock said. "Our defense was good and our was goaltending was good, but we weren't competitive enough up front. Howie played real good and kept us in the game." Howard nearly stole the a victory in Game 1 for the Wings, but the Sharks escaped in overtime. Through five games, Howard has arguably been the Wings' best player."
Howard says Sharks won't get under his skin
May 2
San Jose Mercury News
 
"Detroit goaltender Jimmy Howard had another fine game Sunday, stopping 35 shots in the Red Wings' 2-1 loss to the Sharks. But the question everyone wanted answered after the game was what he thought about the weather. As in the snow showers the Sharks kept giving him after the whistle blows. Joe Pavelski got him in Game 1, leading to a confrontation that led to roughing penalties for both of them. And Sunday, Pavelski, Logan Couture and Joe Thornton were among the Sharks doing it again. Howard took enough exception to give Thornton a whack to the ankle with his stick. "They're trying to get under my skin, and I know that," Howard said. "But I'm not going to let them." So does he think the"
Jimmy Howard's heroics 'not satisfying'
May 2
Detroit Free Press
 
"Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard said he takes little satisfaction from how he has played through the two opening games of the second-round series against the Sharks, because it's not like it has translated into team success. Howard made 35 saves in Sunday's 2-1 loss in Game 2 at HP Pavilion, following the 44 he made in Game 1, but "it's not satisfying because we're not getting W's," Howard said. To teammates, though, it is encouraging. "It's a good sign," Brian Rafalski said. "He's played well for us. We expect him to continue to do that. We need to put a few more pucks on net." Two of the four goals Howard has allowed have come during power plays, and the overtime winner Friday came 20"