Jimmy Howard makes his big return in unexpected fashion!

Not exactly the triumphant return that most expected but Red Wings Jimmy Howard saw his first live game action in over a month this evening. Howard entered the game to relive Petr Mrazek who had just allowed four goals on just 17 shots from the Pittsburgh Penguins. After he stepped in Howard didn't see much action, but he did stop all four shots he faced. The Red Wings would go on to lose 4-1 but the fan base can take some solace in the fact that their number one is back in the line up. By all accounts you can expect Howard to get the start Saturday against the Jets, his first since sustaining a groin injury prior to the NHL All-Star break