Jimmy Howard’s rehabilitation for his injured knee appears to have suffered a setback.
Making his second start for the Grand Rapids Griffins in a conditioning stint, Howard left tonight’s game against Manitoba midway through the third period with an apparent knee injury.
#RedWings Jimmy Howard left the ice after a timeout with #Griffins. He appeared to be favoring his leg. He was replaced.
— Pete Wallner (@petewallner) February 9, 2017
He made a sprawling save and then gestured toward the bench. He skated off hunched over and flexed his knee at least once and immediately went to the locker room. Red Wings GM Ken Holland said afterwards that Howard had tweaked his knee and will be re-evaluated tomorrow, though an initial evaluation didn’t appear to reveal anything serious.
Jimmy Howard "felt tweak" but checked by docs and everything looked ok, Ken Holland told me. Tests in a.m before next step.
— Pete Wallner (@petewallner) February 9, 2017
He had suffered a sprained knee on December 20 against Tampa Bay.
