Joey MacDonald helped the Detroit Red Wings extend their home winning streak to 23 games as they edged the San Jose Sharks 3-2. MacDonald has been a legitimate contributor to the streak, winning six games in a row himself. It wouldn't be surprising if he ends up sticking with Detroit once Jimmy Howard returns, but Howard's workhorse tendencies will likely leave MacDonald irrelevant either way.

The Red Wings will likely keep Joey MacDonald, who has been outstanding in his last six starts, as their backup netminder when Jimmy Howard returns from injury on Tuesday. That puts Ty Conklin at risk for demotion. If you have Conklin on your roster, we suggest you start looking for an alternative. MacDonald will be in goal Sunday against San Jose, while Howard should start Tuesday.

Joey MacDonald will play between the pipes on Sunday. Jimmy Howard (broken finger) was initially projected to return on Sunday, but this doesn't necessarily mean that he's suffered a setback. MacDonald has won five straight games and has allowed just eight goals during that streak. Detroit coach Mike Babcock wants to ride the hot hand, which will also give Howard a bit more time to recover from his injury.

Joey MacDonald won his fifth consecutive game as Detroit's backup goaltender stopped 20 shots in the Red Wings' 2-1 victory over the visiting Nashville Predators. MacDonald has been excellent filling in for injured all-star goaltender Jimmy Howard (broken finger).

Joey MacDonald allowed one goal on 21 shots as the Red Wings set a new NHL record with a 21st consecutive win on home ice. The Red Wings have been unbelievable at home all season and the fact that Joey MacDonald can step in for the injured Jimmy Howard and win four straight games is evidence of that. Keep riding the MacDonald wave for as long as Howard remains sidelined.

Joey MacDonald allowed three goals on 29 shots as the Red Wings defeated Philadelphia 4-3 to earn their 20th straight home victory Sunday. The win ties an NHL record and makes it three straight victories for MacDonald, who is currently filling in for the injured Jimmy Howard. MacDonald has held his own in Howard's absence as Ty Conklin has remained a fixture on the bench. He's a great short-term option for fantasy leagues.

Joey MacDonald will get the start in goal against the Flyers on Sunday. He has played exceptionally well in place of the injured Jimmy Howard. Howard is due back soon, so the Wings will have an interesting decision to make concerning their backup netminder. Do they give MacDonald the chance and move or demote Ty Conklin or do they send MacDonald back to the AHL. Stay tuned.

Goaltender Joey MacDonald has been doing a first-rate job in the Detroit Red Wings' net while filling in for all-star Jimmy Howard (broken finger). He allowed only one goal -- to George Parros, his first goal of the season -- in the Red Wings' 2-1 shootout victory over the visiting Anaheim Ducks Friday night. It was the Wings' 19th consecutive home victory, one shy of the NHL record. Babcock praised Joey MacDonald , the journeyman goalie who turned 32 on Wednesday. "He (MacDonald) is a good competitor who's found a way to survive and play pro hockey, and make a living on it," Detroit coach Mike Babcock said. "We've got to give him some run support. We've got to play well in front of him, so all he's got to do is worry about one shot and not worry about rebounds. When you look at him, I don't see a skill set through the roof."

Joey MacDonald, still filling in for Jimmy Howard (broken finger) in the Detroit Red Wings' net, stopped 29 shots to spark the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 shootout victory over the visiting Anaheim Ducks Friday night. It was Detroit's 19th consecutive win in a row at home, one shy of the NHL's record, shared by the 1975-76 Philadelphia Flyers and the 1929-30 Boston Bruins.

Goalie Joey MacDonald, filling in for all-star Jimmy Howard (broken finger), steered aside 15 of the 17 shots he faced to help the Red Wings register a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Detroit Wednesday night. It was Detroit's 18th win in a row at home. MacDonald had a solid, albeit relatively easy, outing after taking a 3-1 loss to the Coyotes in Phoenix on Monday night.