Jimmy Howard will start in net Friday night against the Oilers, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Howard will start in net Friday night against the Oilers, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

According to Jack Michaels of Edmonton Journal, Howard has come up victorious against the Oilers in 12 straight contests, so there's little doubt that was a consideration by Wings head coach Jeff Blashill heading into Friday's home game.