What It Means:

Howard comes into the game having lost his last three starts while allowing 11 goals on 83 shots for a .867 save percentage. The Red Wings netminder owns a 9-11-1 record with a 2.15 goals against average and a .926 save percentage in 25 games this season.

Howard is projected for 2.0 goals allowed, 25.4 saves, and a 61.0% chance of finishing the year with a win.