Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard disappointed hes not starting

Posted by seestyle on August 4th, 2022

Jimmy Howard expected to Willie Horton Jersey bethe starting goaltender for the Red Wings in Game 1 against the Lightning on Thursday. Naturally, hewas discouraged to find thatcoach Mike Babcock opted to give rookie Petr Mrazek the nod instead.

"I mean, yeah, it's probably a given," Howard said of being disappointed, ."It's his decision, he's the coach. He makes the decisions around here."

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Still, the eight-year veteraninsists the benchingwill only influencehim to work harder.

"It's going to motivate anyone," Howard said. "Obviously, you want Detroit Tigers Jersey to be out there competing with the guys but it's (Babcock's) decision. Just continue to work and if my number is called upon be there to respond for the guys."

Despite hisdisappointment Matthew Boyd Jersey , Howard will continue to support his fellow teammate in the net.

"Petr's going to be fine," Howard said. "Petr's going to play great for us. There's definitely no concern there. Obviously, the intensity is going to pick up and everything like that.It's an exciting time of year. Just go out there and play. He'll be fine."

Jeimer Candelario Jersey Howard, 31, returned to the ice on Feb. 11 after being for a month.He had a 2.11 goals-against average and .920 save percentage in 32 games before the Kirk Gibson Jersey injury andhas a 2.99 goals-against averageand .896 save percentage in 21 games since his return.

Meanwhile, Mrazek, 23,has a 2.38 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage in 29 games. Healso boaststhree shutouts in his past six wins.

"I'm excited, it's my first playoff game in the NHL, I can't wait," Mrazek said, . "I'll Nick Castellanos Jersey do my best."