Through 31 career appearances against the Bolts, Ward holds a 16-12-2 record with a 3.00 GAA and .897 SV%.
Through three career starts against the Blackhawks, Ward holds a 2-0-1 record with a 1.30 GAA, .963 SV% and one shutout.
Over 15 career appearances against the Sens, Ward holds a 8-6-0 record with a 2.72 GAA, .909 SV% and one shutout.
Through five games against the Blues, Ward holds a 4-1-0 record with a 1.58 GAA, .942 SV% and one shutout.
Through 21 career starts against the Bruins, Ward holds a 9-10-2 record with a 2.78 GAA, .910 SV% and two shutouts.
Over 14 career starts against the Sabres, Ward has a 6-6-0-2 record with a 2.88 GAA, .907 SV% and two shutouts.
Over 20 career appearances against the Bruins, Ward holds a 8-10-2 record with a 2.82 GAA, .909 SV% and two shutouts.
Through 17 career games against the Devils, Ward holds a 6-9-2 record with a 2.76 GAA and .901 SV%.
Ward has mediocre statistics over his 30 career appearances, posting a 16-11-0-2 record with a 2.93 GAA and .899 SV%.
Ward was held out of the last few days with a minor injury but should be fine. The 27-year-old played a career-high 74 games last season.
The Canes are likely just being careful with their MVP. Last season Ward found his way into 74 games -- leading the League in games played.
