What It Means:

The last week has not been too kind to Howard, as the netminder has lost his last two starts while allowing 3.5 goals per game, and blocking only 85.7 percent of shots faced. Despite the recent slump, the 32-year-old still ranks in the top-seven overall in both goals-allowed average (1.95) and save percentage (.934).

Our models have Howard as the best goalie option in Monday's five-game slate, with projections of 2.4 goals allowed, 27.8 saves and a 46.0 percent chance of winning, for a total of 18.9 fantasy points.