Jimmy Howard to miss Game 5 start with flu up to Gustavsso

More Playoffs: | | | | The will have to stave off elimination in Boston without .The Wings' No. 1 goaltender was a late scratch on Thursday for Game 4 in Detroit, not suited because of the flu. started in his place and took the tough lo s in a 3-2 overtime game. The same ailment is going to force the Red Wings to go with Gustav son again in Game 5. Mike Babcock says Jonas Gustav son Xavian Sorey Jr. Jersey starting Game 5 at Boston. Jimmy Howard didn't practice because of flu, a sumption is he'll back up. Helene St. James (@HeleneStJames) What a time to get sick, and that must be quite a nasty flu bug he's got there ( ).Howard did not have the best of seasons with his .910 save percentage in the regular season, not that much different than Gustav son (who had a .907 save percentage in 27 appearances). Certainly there wasn't a tremendous drop off noticed in Game 4.Still, you'd like to have your top goaltender in the nets in the most important game of the season, a true must-win game in a hostile arena. Game 5 is on Saturday in Boston. Babcock remains hopeful that at least will return for Detroit. Colbie Young Jersey