Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard to miss 2-4 weeks wi

Posted 2022-09-03 14:41:35

Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard will mi s 2-4 weeks with a Grade 1 MCL sprain, according to Detroit Max Pircher Jersey general manager Ken Holland. Howard injured the knee in practice on Wednesday, and was forced to leave the ice.So far this season, the Red Wings' starter is 6-8-1 with a 2.54 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. Last season, Howard posted top-10 numbers in the majority of statistical categories. Terrell Burgess Jersey In April, the Red Wings handed the 29 year-old a long-term contract NFL Los Angeles Rams Jersey extension worth $31.75 million over 6 years. The Syracuse native has been incredibly consistent and durable since he arrived from Grand Rapids in 2009. This season however, Howard has more often than not been the problem rather than the solution.Whether he is having a post-contract letdown, or worried about his candidacy for Team USA in the upcoming Winter Olympics, something hasn't been right. Seven times this season, the Wings' goalie has allowed four goals Troy Reeder Jersey or more in a game.The good news for the organization is that Brian Allen Jersey backup Jonas Gustav son has played outstanding going 8-1-2 with a 1.93 goals-against average and .933 save percentage. Detroit also called up AHL goalie Pete Mrazek from Grand Rapids to back up Gustav son.