Red Wings' Jimmy Howard: Making progress, skates Sunday

Howard (groin) was on the ice Sunday and coach Jeff Blashill suggested he's seen "continued progress with him," Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Howard landed on injured reserve on Nov. 27 and was handed a timetable of 10-14 days. Approximately a week in, he's beginning to progress toward a return to the lineup, but no firm date has been set at this point. The team should continue to update the veteran netminder's status as he draws closer to a return.