Jimmy Howard

Detroit starting Jimmy Howard in goal versus Canucks

Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard will start Thursday's game against the Vancouver Canucks.

What It Means:

Howard is coming off of a shutout win, and has been stellar this season, with a league-leading .958 save percentage and 1.26 goals-against average.

Our models project Howard for 23.35 saves, 2.26 goals against and a 60.0 percent chance of scoring a win tonight. He is our ninth-ranked goalie on tonight's 10-game slate.