Jimmy Howard has replaced Petr Mrazek for the third period of Saturday's game against Tampa Bay, Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News reports.

Howard has replaced Petr Mrazek for the third period of Saturday's game against Tampa Bay, Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News reports.

Analysis:

Howard entered the game after Mrazek allowed four goals on 18 shots in the first two periods. With a strong finish to Game 2, he could be considered for the start in Tuesday's Game 3.