Howard announced his retirement Thursday, MLive.com reports.

Howard will announce his retirement in the next couple days.

Howard will not be re-signed by the Red Wings, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

Howard only has two wins behind a 4.20 GAA and an .882 save percentage in 27 starts this season.

According to Ansar Khan of MLive.com, Howard was the first goalie off the ice at morning skate, which suggests he'll get the start in goal in Thursday's home matchup with Minnesota.

Howard stopped 12 of 16 shots before being replaced midway through the second period of Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Penguins.

Howard will tend the road goal for Sunday's matchup versus Pittsburgh, Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Howard will guard the goal during Friday's road matchup with the Blue Jackets, Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Howard made 35 saves in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers.

Per Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site, Howard manned the starter's net at morning skate, which suggests he'll guard the cage during Friday's road game versus the Rangers.