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.
Ward allowed five goals on 31 shots in a 5-2 loss to the Devils on Friday. It was the third time in five starts since returning from injury that Ward has had a save percentage under .900. He sits at 4-4-4 with a 2.89 GAA and .909 SV% through October and November.
Ward surrendered three goals on 22 shots, but was able to record the 4-3 win. It was his second straight win, but the third time in four starts that he has allowed three goals. He should be a good start tonight with the Devils in town.
Ward stopped 35 of 36 shots in a win over the Senators on Sunday. It was his first win wince returning from his lower-body injury on November 18. Since returning he is 1-1-1 with a 1.98 GAA and .946 SV% as he looks to impress Team Canada's Olympic committee. Tonight he will face fellow Canadian Martin Brodeur and the Devils.
Ward was very good on Saturday afternoon turning aside 35 of 38, but allowed the game-winner 1:28 into overtime. He will get the nod again this afternoon against an Ottawa team who also played on Saturday.
Ward allowed three goals on 29 shots in Monday's loss to the Bruins. It was a decent outing for his first start after missing nearly a month with a lower-body injury. He gets the nod this afternoon against Boston again. It is a tough matchup, but he will certainly be looking to redeem himself after Monday's loss.
Ward allowed three goals on 29 shots in Monday's loss to the Bruins. It was a decent outing for his first start after missing nearly a month with a lower-body injury. He is expected to get the nod this afternoon against Boston again. It is a tough matchup, but he will certainly be out to redeem himself after Monday's loss.
Ward missed the last 10 games after being injured on October 24. He has been skating for the last week, but finally feels ready to make his first start in almost a month. Before getting injured, Ward was 2-2-3 with a 2.81 GAA and .912 SV%. He will look to play well over the next two months as he strives to make Team Canada's Olympic roster.
Regardless Ward is nearing a return and does not need to dress as the backup before he gets a start. There is still a chance that he starts tomorrow, but if not his next chance would be Monday against the Bruins.
Ward has been out since October 24 and has missed the last eight games. He has been a participant in practice for a week now and his return to the Hurricanes lineup in a backup role suggests he could be back in the crease as soon as tomorrow vs. the Blues. He is only owned in 68% of Yahoo! leagues, so if he is available he would be a solid Free Agent pickup as his quest to make Team Canada continues.
It is the first time Ward has skated since being injured on October 24. His original timetable was 2-3 weeks, so he is still a week away from returning to the Hurricanes crease. Expect Justin Peters to continue to start in Ward and Anton Khudobin's absence.
Ward was suffered a lower-body injury 4:07 into the first period of the Hurricanes’ game last night at Minnesota. He is expected to miss three to four weeks.
Ward had an injury plagued shortened season and will now miss a lengthy period of time this year. This will also drastically hurt his chances of making Team Canada's Olympic roster. Carolina now turns to Justin Peters and will call up Mike Murphy while Anton Khudobin continues to nurse a lower-body injury.
Ward stopped 22 of 25 shots in a win over the Islanders on Saturday, it was his second consecutive win. After being peppered in his first five starts, the Hurricanes have tightened up defensively, making things easier on Ward. He has a decent matchup vs. Minnesota's 24th ranked offence (2.10 G/PG)
Ward allowed two goals on 26 shots in his first win of the season on Thursday. He has a fairly good matchup vs. the 3-2-2 Islanders.
Ward allowed two goals 36 in a tough luck loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He has another tough matchup against the Maple Leafs who are fourth in the NHL in scoring (3.71 Goals per game) and the second best power play (33.3%).
Ward allowed three goals on 12 shots after coming in to relieve Anton Khudobin. If Khudobin's injury forces him to miss an extended period of time, Ward will likely start the vast majority of the games going forward. He has a good history against the Blackhawks, but it still isn't a great matchup.
Ward has struggled so far allowing eight goals in two starts. His 3.90 GAA and .893 SV% are not very Ward-like numbers. To this point he has been outplayed by Anton Khudobin and could be in danger of losing starts down the road. He draws a tough matchup tonight when he takes on the L.A Kings.
Ward has struggled so far this season allowing eight goals in two starts. His 3.90 GAA and .893 SV% are not very Ward-like numbers. So far he has been outplayed by Anton Khudobin and could be in trouble of losing starts down the road. He draws a tough matchup tonight when he takes on the L.A Kings.
Ward played well stopping 35 of 38 shots in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Red Wings on Friday. Anton Khudobin was given the following start so Ward will be in the cage tonight vs. Pittsburgh. He stopped 26 of 27 shots in a winning effort in his only start vs. the Penguins last year.
