New York — Jimmy Howard always has enjoyed playing the New York Rangers — and at Madison Square Garden.
And back in that building Wednesday for his first start this season Howard was sensational, the primary reason the Red Wings swiped a 2-1 victory over the Rangers.
Howard stopped 32 shots, many of them spectacularly, and helped the Red Wings to a victory they probably didn’t deserve.
“Jimmy stole the game,” coach Jeff Blashill said. “Honestly, that’s one of the better performances I’ve seen from a goalie, really at any level.
“He was excellent.