Jimmy Howard

Jimmy Howard to start in goal for Red Wings

Detroit Red Wings netminder Jimmy Howard will get the call for the team's Game 1 clash at the Tampa Bay Lightning.

What It Means:

Howard allowed two goals on 19 shots in the Red Wings’ 3-2 loss on Saturday. Despite the loss, the Red Wings still clinched their 25th straight playoff berth, and Howard's stellar play down the stretch was key. Overall, he only won 14 games with a subpar 2.80 goals against average and .906 save percentage this season.

On a night with three games, Howard is our last-ranked goalie. We project him to allow 2.75 goals on 29.50 shots with a 28 percent chance of getting the win.