The first period was wide-open hockey that would leave one Jimmy Howard to wonder if he was still at the All-Star game rather than in net for the Detroit Red Wings. In turn, to give his team an opportunity to win each night, he needs to play like an All-Star, and he has. Jimmy was absolutely sensational tonight for Detroit.
Howard’s numbers have been consistent all season long, and when you look at his 2.78 GAA and 0.913% SV you start to wonder; how the heck he’s accomplished that all season with this below average group playing in front of him?