Ward was back on the ice with the Hurricanes this morning and could return to the crease on Tuesday vs. the Jets. Anton Khudobin has been great while Ward is out, so the two will likely split the duties heading into the Olympic break.
Ward went 1-1 with a 2.02 GAA and .937 SV% in two AHL games for the Checkers during his conditioning stint. He has missed the Hurricanes’ last 14 games due to a lower-body injury and the conditioning assignment. Prior to the injury, Ward had posted a 6-7-5 record, a 3.15 GAA and an .895 SV% in 19 games with Carolina this season.
Ward will join the Checkers in Cleveland as they face the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday. Ward has missed the Hurricanes last 13 games with a lower-body injury. He has posted a 6-7-5 record, a 3.15 GAA and an .895 SV% in 19 games with Carolina this season. Ward is the Hurricanes franchise’s all-time leader in games played by a goaltender (450), wins (220) and shutouts (21). His last AHL stint was in December 2005, when he played two games with the Lowell Lock Monsters during a conditioning stint.
Ward has been out for a month and participated in his first full practice this morning. As he progresses his way back, the Hurricanes are expected to send him to Charlotte to make a few starts before returning to the NHL.
This is the first time that Ward has joined the Hurricanes for a full practice since getting injured. He has missed one month with a lower-body injury and will likely be out until after the Olympic break.
Ward has been out for nearly one month with a lower-body injury. He has ramped up his workouts recently and facing shots is a big step in his recovery. Carolina has six games remaining before the Olympic break, continue to monitor Ward's progress as we near the break.
Ward has not played since December 31 because of a lower-body injury, but his return to the ice is a step in the right direction. When Ward returns the Hurricanes will have a tough decision with three goalies on their hands.
This is another positive step forward for Ward who continues to work back from a lower-body injury that has kept him out since January 31. The Hurricanes have had good goaltending from Anton Khudobin with Ward out, so there is no need to rush Ward back.
Ward will miss his third consecutive game tonight. His placement forces Ward to miss seven days, but he is expected to be out longer. He is eligible to come off IR for Thursday's contest vs. Toronto. The Hurricanes will continue to roll with Anton Khudobin and Justin Peters while Ward is sidelined.
It has been a tough season for Ward who is now dealing with his second injury of the season. The Hurricanes are in a good spot with three capable goalies, so losing Ward will give Anton Khudobin or Justin Peters to become the short-term starter.
Bad news for Ward owners as he will miss the next two games. Justin Peters is the expected to take over the crease for the Canes.
Ward allowed four goals on 26 shots in a loss to the Maple Leafs on Sunday. He has not recorded a win since December 6 and has struggled this season posting a 3.10 GAA and .898 SV% in 18 games. He has a tough matchup tonight against a 23-14-3 Canadiens team.
Ward allowed three goals on 28 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Capitals on December 20. Was was given the next three games off in favour of Justin Peters, but will step back into the crease tonight in Toronto. He has clearly fallen behind Peters, but a strong start tonight should push him back towards the starting role after Peters went 0-2-1 while allowing 11 goals in his last three starts.
Ward allowed three goals on 28 shots in a 4-2 loss to the Capitals on December 20. Was was given the next three games off in favour of Justin Peters, but will step back into the crease tonight in Toronto. He has clearly fallen behind Peters, but a strong start tonight should push him back towards the starting role after Peters went 0-2-1 while allowing 11 goals in his last three starts.
Ward gave up five goals on 29 shots in a 5-4 OT loss to the Oilers on December 10. Ward has struggled allowing three-plus goals in seven of eight starts since returning from a lower-body injury. He carries a 1-1-1 record with a 3.66 GAA and .869 SV% into tonight's tilt with Washington.
Ward gave up three goals on 25 shots but the Hurricanes pushed four passed Alex Stalock and added an empty netter for the 5-3 win. It was Ward's fifth win of the season and first since November 27, he is expected to go again tonight vs. the talented Oilers. He is 3-1-1 with a 3.14 GAA and .895 SV% on the road this season.
Ward gave up three goals on 25 shots but the Hurricanes pushed four passed Alex Stalock and added an empty netter for the 5-3 win. It was Ward's fifth win of the season and first since November 27, he is expected to go again tonight vs. the talented Oilers. He is 3-1-1 with a 3.14 GAA and .895 SV% on the road this season. If the team does not announce the starter prior to puck-drop, check-back at 9 p.m EST when they hit the ice for warmups.
Ward stopped 27 of 30 shots in a loss to the Canucks on Sunday. He was given the next two starts off but will be back in net tonight in the second game of a back-to-back. In 13 starts he is 4-5-4 with a 2.90 GAA ad .908 SV%. He draws a tough assignment tonight as the Sharks come to town.
