Howard sustained a lower-body injury and won't return to Saturday's game against the Islanders, per Mark Spector of Sportsnet.
Howard sustained the injury due to a knee-on-knee hit from Emil Heineman, according to Janson Duench of The Athletic. The 22-year-old Howard entered Saturday's action with a goal and three points in 12 appearances in 2026-27. If he can't play Sunday versus the Rangers, then Filip Hallander might draw back into the lineup.