Jimmy Howard was only to be outdone by Coyote, Lee Stempniak's remarkable 13 goals in his 14 games for the month of March, as Stempniak, Howard and Henrik Sedin were NHL.com's first-, second- and third-stars, respectively for March.Per NHL.com:
Howard posted a 12-2-1 record with a 2.24 goals-against average, .918 save percentage and one shutout as the Red Wings (40-23-13) climbed to sixth place in the Western Conference. Howard allowed two goals or fewer in nine of 15 starts, highlighted by 33 saves in regulation and overtime plus stops on 10 of 11 shootout attempts in a 1-0 victory at Nashville Mar. 27. Howard improved to 33-15-9 with a 2.27 goals-against average, .925 save percentage and two shutouts in 58 games, becoming just the fourth rookie in Red Wings history to post 30 wins in his rookie season (Terry Sawchuk, Roger Crozier, Glenn Hall). He has started 23 consecutive games, the longest streak by a Red Wings goaltender since Tim Cheveldae (29) in 1991-92 and tops by a Detroit rookie since Roy Edwards (23) in 1967-68.
Howard's brilliant Calder-contending season continues tonight as he gets his 24th consecutive start up against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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