Ranking The Division: Goaltending Tandems

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4.  DETROIT RED WINGS

Jan 19, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) is replaced by Detroit Red Wings goalie Jonas Gustavsson (50) after giving up 5 goals against the St. Louis Blues during the third period at the Scottrade Center. The Blues defeated the Red Wings 6-0. Mandatory Credit: Scott Rovak-USA TODAY Sports

Jimmy Howard signed a big-money contract and has backed it up to a certain degree.  However, he is lacking a certain consistency, and his backup Jonas Gustavsson leaves a lot to be desired.  Petr Mrazek has him looking over his shoulder, and contract status (2-way vs 1-way) might be the only thing keeping Mrazek in the minors this season.