Islanders' Halak named Howard's replacement in All-Star Game
Kelvin Kuo / USA Today
New York Islanders goaltender Jaroslav Halak will replace injured Detroit Red Wings netminder Jimmy Howard in the All-Star Game, the Islanders announced Thursday.
Halak is 23-8-0 with a .917 save percentage, 2.22 goals-against average and four shutouts in 31 games.
Howard will miss the next two to four weeks with a slight groin tear. He was 16-7-7 with a .920 save percentage and 2.11 GAA in 32 contests.