Howard will start between the pipes in Thursday's road game against the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Howard has struggled early on this season, compiling an 0-2-2 record while posting an ugly 4.00 GAA and .883 save percentage in four appearances. The American netminder will look to snap his four-game losing streak while also earning his first victory of the campaign in a tough road matchup with a Lightning club that's 3-1-0 at home this season.