Tue 3/6/12 11:29 PM

Joey MacDonald allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Red Wings' 3-2 loss to the Flyers Tuesday night. Detroit suffered another blow Sunday on the injury front, as Jimmy Howard left after the first period with a groin strain. It's unclear how much time he is expected to miss, but Howard initially said that he didn't think it was "too serious." MacDonald has been relegated to backup duties with the return of Howard from a broken index finger, but he seems capable of winning every time he suits up for the Wings. If you have an extra roster spot and are in need of goalie help, MacDonald would make for an ideal spot starter on any fantasy team, especially if Howard is to miss a few more games.