When you looked at the Red Wings schedule Sunday’s game in Denver seemed like a good time to play goalie Ty Conklin.
Sure enough, it appears Conklin will get the start Sunday when the Red Wings play the Colorado Avalanche.
With Jimmy Howard playing so well, coach Mike Babcock was hesitant about making a switch.
But the time has definitely come to give Howard a night off. And Sunday’s game makes a lot of sense.
Conklin shut out the Avalanche the last time the teams played in Denver on Oct. 9. He has that on his side, plus the Avalanche haven’t been great home.
But Conklin hasn’t played much at all lately.
Conklin’s last start was Oct. 25, in a loss in Columbus. His last appearance was Nov. 17, in relief of Howard, playing the 3rd period in San Jose.
Conklin simply hasn’t played much hockey over the last month. Very little, as a matter of fact.
To come back strong against the Avalanche this time around might be asking a bit too much.
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