Joel Ward News: Ward (left knee contusion) hopes to be available for Thursday's playoff opener against the Rangers, Katie Carrera of the Washington Post reports.
Ward (left knee contusion) hopes to be available for Thursday's playoff opener against the Rangers, Katie Carrera of the Washington Post reports.
Ward was able to practice Monday, which bodes well for his chances of playing Thursday. The winger -- who notched 20 points in 39 games with the Caps this past season -- has recorded 10 goals and 22 points in 32 playoff contests overall to date.
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