Howard will guard the home cage for Sunday's game against the Sabres, Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old will draw a start for the first time since Jan. 5, when he gave up three goals on 26 shots in a loss to Chicago. Howard has been outstanding against the Sabres in his career, going 11-4-3 along with a 2.09 GAA and .924 save percentage in 19 appearances, though his recent stretch has been horrible, and he can only be started with caution.