The Detroit Red Wings dropped Wednesday's game vs. the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a shootout, but the scoreline doesn't adequately describe what was an amazing contest between two rivals. The Bruins looked to avenge a loss against the Red Wings on opening night, but Jimmy Howard didn't make it easy.
The Ogdensburg, New York, athlete was busy all night long, stopping 37 of 39 shots, and he kept the Wings in a position to earn a point. Wednesday night's performance was another great effort for the 30-year-old netminder, and his strong start is promising for the Red Wings early on in 2014-15.
Last season, Howard appeared in only 51 games and posted a record of 21-19-11. His save percentage and goals-against average was abysmal, which was uncharacteristic of him. He was clearly off his game; shots that he would usually stop were just finding a way into the net.
It wasn't a case of Howard just forgetting how to play hockey, but rather a situation in which injuries and a depleted conditioning level prevented him from bringing his A-game.
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Jimmy Howard’s Strong Start Promising for Detroit Red Wings Early in 2014-15
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