Jimmy Howard will be in the crease Saturday against the Maple Leafs, Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News reports.

Howard will be in the crease Saturday against the Maple Leafs, Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News reports.

Analysis:

Howard was rested Thursday in favor of youngster Petr Mrazek, so it doesn't come as much of a surprise that he'll step back into the net Saturday. He's played like one of the very best netminders in the league this season, ranking in the league's top 10 in both GAA (1.97) and save percentage (.924).