Jimmy Howard Injury: Updates on Red Wings Goalie's Groin and Return

Jimmy Howard left Detroit's January 10 game vs. Washington with a groin injury and was diagnosed with a slight tear. Howard returned vs. the Penguins on Feb. 11 in a backup role.

Continue for updates.

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Howard Served As Backup vs. Penguins

Thursday, Feb. 12

Brendan Savage of MLive.com provided details on Howard's return vs. the Penguins on Feb. 11:

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The veteran goaltender played the third period of a 4-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and reported no problems after being sidelined since Jan. 10 with a partially torn groin.

Howard stopped all four shots he faced in the third period and Saturday will make his first start since being sidelined when the Red Wings hos the Winnipeg Jets at Joe Louis Arena.

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Howard Has Slight Groin Tear, Placed on IR

Sunday, Jan. 11

Helene St. James of MLive.com reported on Jimmy Howard's status after his injury on Saturday:

Savage added additional details about the next step for the goalie:

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Goaltender Jimmy Howard will undergo another medical test to determine the severity of the groin injury he suffered Saturday night in Washington. Howard underwent an MRI Sunday afternoon and general manager Ken Holland told MLive in a text message that team doctors want an ultrasound performed Monday "so we have a better read on his injury.

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The Red Wings would later place Howard on injured reserve:

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Howard Injures Groin vs. Capitals

Saturday, Jan. 10

Jimmy Howard has been the heart of the Detroit Red Wings' resurgence this season, but the star goalie may be on the shelf for the time being. 

According to Helene St. James of The Detroit Free Press, Howard was taken to the locker room during the team's game on Saturday against Washington with a groin injury:

Howard, who had just been named to the 2015 All-Star roster hours earlier, has been brilliant this year with a 2.08 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. The Red Wings have won this season behind their defense and goaltending, so a prolonged absence for the 30-year-old would be crippling.