Howard stopped only 13 of 16 shots before getting the hook during the first intermission of Monday's 7-5 loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

The switch didn't wake up Detroit's defense -- Jonathan Bernier also gave up three goals over the final two periods, and on one less shot -- but it did at least pump some life in the offense. Howard has still posted strong numbers in November, winning five of eight starts with a .931 save percentage.