Howard emerging as the center of attention in Detroit

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DETROIT -- Jimmy Howard had just authored one of the best performances of his NHL career -- not just because he stopped all 28 shots against a desperate Chicago Blackhawks club, but because of the magnitude of the situation.
The seventh-seeded Detroit Red Wings now are one win from completing an incredible upset of the Presidents' Trophy winners after Howard's second career shutout in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a 2-0 win against the Blackhawks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Despite this, Howard displayed his typical calm, reserved demeanor in front of a large contingent of credentialed media.
Well, until an older man in a red jacket and black slacks managed his way through the horde of people holding cameras and recording devices to extend his right hand to congratulate him.
 

 

 
"I always had faith in myself," Howard said. "I always believed in myself, and that I could go out there and play extremely well in the playoffs. So far in these playoffs I think I've done that, but we still have a long way to go. It is great to be in the position we're in, but now we've got to work even harder."
 

 
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This guy is amazing. Love him as a goalie, and Detroit has a sick franchise. Chicago has been lights out this year, and Howard is playing phenomenal against the Blackhawks.