Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard has suffered a broken finger, according to the team’s official Twitter account. He will miss at least the next two games.

Jimmy Howard, suffered a broken finger on his right hand during the third period of last night’s 4-3 shootout victory Vancouver.

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Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) February 03, 2012

Howard will miss the next two games of the Wings four-game road trip and will be re-evaluated when the team returns to Detroit on Tuesday.

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Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) February 03, 2012

The Red Wings, 36-16-1, currently have the top record in the Western Conference. Howard, 27, has posted a 32-11-1 record this season with a 2.03 goals against average.