Howard did not look as comfortable as he did down the stretch in Game 1. He still only allowed two goals on 26 shots. He will need to be stellar in the series if the Red Wings are going to win.

WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFF PREVIEW DETROIT (7) vs. ANAHEIM (2) Must-Starts Red Wings: Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, Niklas Kronwall, Jimmy Howard Ducks: Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Teemu Selanne, Francois Beauchemin Sleepers Red Wings: Damien Brunner, Johan Franzen Ducks: Bobby Ryan read more

Howard was excellent down the stretch and got the Red Wings into the playoffs. He went 4-0-0 with a 0.75 GAA, .969 SV% and two shutouts in the final four games of the season. He was 2-1-0 with a 2.01 and .942 SV% vs. their first round opponent from Anaheim this season.

The Red Wings need 1 point to clinch a playoff spot. Howard has allowed only four goals in his past four games.

Howard is a must start against the Preds

Howard posted a 34-save shutout in a huge win over the Coyotes on Monday. The Red Wings are making a playoff push and they will need Howard to be at his best tonight vs. the Kings. He has posted a 1.56 GAA and .940 SV% in April but the Wings have had a hard time scoring so Howard is just 4-3-3 this month.

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The Red Wings will make no lineup changes other than Patrick Eaves going in for the injured Drew Miller which means Howard will be back in goal. With Detroit's 21 season streak of making the playoffs in jeopardy they are going to turn to Howard in a crucial game. He is 0-1-0 vs. Phoenix this season.

Howard will look ro rebound after a poor outing Wednesday in Calgary. The Red Wings are 2 and 0 against the Canucks this season.

The Wings will ride their horse to the finish and try to pick up an important two points on the road in Calgary