Ex-Red Wings G Jimmy Howard announces retirement
Howard, 36, finished his career with a 246-196-70 record, 24 shutouts, a 2.62 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in 543 games (518 starts) from 2005-20.
Howard said he was looking forward to spending more time with his family and coaching his son’s hockey team.
Howard appeared in four games for Detroit in 2007-08, the last time the team hoisted the Stanley Cup.
He became the Red Wings’ regular starter in 2009-10 and was runner-up for the Calder Trophy. He made the All-Star team in 2012, 2015 and 2019, although he did not play in the 2015 game due to a groin injury.
A second-round draft pick in 2003, Howard ranks third in Detroit history in wins by a goalie (246) behind only Hall of Famer Terry Sawchuk (350) and Chris Osgood (317). He is the franchise’s career leader in saves (13,970).
Howard’s postseason numbers include a 21-26 record, 2.58 GAA, .918 save percentage and three shutouts.
General manager Steve Yzerman announced in October that the team would not re-sign the veteran for 2020-21. Thomas Greiss and Jonathan Bernier have handled the goaltending duties this season.
