200th career NHL win in a victory over the Minnesota Wild in the season opening game at Little Caesars Arena. On February 14, 2019, Howard appeared in his 500th career NHL game, becoming the third Red Wings goalie to reach the milestone, following Terry Sawchuk and Chris Osgood. He also became the 71st in NHL history and eighth American-born goalie to reach the milestone. On March 20, the Red Wings signed Howard to a one-year contract extension. On October 1, 2020, the Red Wings announced that the team would not re-sign Howard for the 2020–21 season. On January 28, 2021, Howard announced his retirement. Post-playing career In September 2022 it was announced that Howard was hired as Red Wings studio analyst for Bally Sports Detroit during the 2022–23 season. International play In April 2002, Howard was first selected to play for the United States in the 2002 IIHF World U18 Championships in Slovakia. Playing in six tournament games, he led his team to a gold medal. He made his Senior international debut representing the United States at the 2012 World Championships, collecting five wins in seven games despite finishing in 7th place. Howard was named to the Team USA squad for the 2014 Winter Olympics, as the country's third choice goaltender. He did not feature in a game throughout the tournament. Howard represented the United States at the 2017 World Championships, where he posted a 4–2 record, with a 1.86 GAA. Records Holds University of Maine school record for shutouts, goals against average and save percentage (single season and career). Was awarded a Legislative Sentiment by former Maine State Representative Chris Greeley in July 2011, for his success as both a college and professional hockey player, and his work with kids' hockey programs. Personal life He is married to Rachel Howard, and has three sons and a daughter. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs International Awards and honors *injured, did not play References External links 1984 births Living people American men's ice hockey goaltenders Detroit Red Wings players Detroit Red Wings draft picks Grand Rapids Griffins players Ice hockey players from New York (state) Ice hockey players at the 2014 Winter Olympics Maine Black Bears men's ice hockey players Olympic ice hockey players of the United States People from Ogdensburg, New York USA Hockey National Team Development Program players National Hockey League All-Stars AHCA Division I men's ice hockey All-Americans