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Nashville Predators News: Mark Van Guilder Signed to Two-Year Contract

On the Forecheck — The Nashville Predators are rewarding a longtime prospect today, by signing Mark Van Guilder to a two-way contract for the next two seasons. At 29 years old, Van Guilder is long past the age when most players make their NHL debut, but sometimes an older, experienced player makes a better fit as a depth forward. In a way, this is somewhat reminiscent of when the Preds signed Joel Ward back in 2008. Ward was 27 at the time, and had played only 11 NHL games with Minnesota after a long developmental road that included Canadian college hockey as well as professional roller hockey. Can Van Guilder p...

Nashville Predators May 20, 2013

Capitals' third line makes most of opportunities in Stanley Cup playoffs

Washington Post — Joel Ward's straightforward, hard-nosed brand of hockey has always lent itself well to postseason play. He's tough along the boards, crashes the net and plays a smart game that makes up for what it lacks in flash with timely contributions. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals May 11, 2013

Capitals’ third line makes most of opportunities in Stanley Cup playoffs

Capitals Insider | Washington Post — Joel Ward’s straightforward, hard-nosed brand of hockey has always lent itself well to postseason play. He’s tough along the boards, crashes the net and plays a smart game that makes up for what it lacks in flash with timely contributions. … Continue reading →    

Washington Capitals May 11, 2013

Tonight's Lines: Clowe a Go, But Staal a No

Japers' Rink — Expect the Caps to stick with the same lines and pairings tonight, with Braden Holtby in net: Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Martin Erat - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Eric Fehr Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Joel Ward Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Brooks Laich (who skated this morning) out with injury. At the other end of the rink, Ryane Clowe makes his series debut on the fourth line, bu...

Washington Capitals May 8, 2013

Tonight’s Lines: The Returne of Ryane Clowe?

Japers' Rink — Per Katie Carrera, looks like it will be status quo for the Caps' lines tonight (with Braden Holtby in net, as usual): Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Martin Erat - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Eric Fehr Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Joel Ward Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Brooks Laich out with injury. At the other end of the rink, things are a little less clear, as Ryane Clowe and Marc St...

Washington Capitals May 6, 2013

Today's Lines: Boyle and Dorsett Back In for NYR

Japers' Rink — Per Katie Carrera, here are tonight's lines (with Braden Holtby in net): Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Martin Erat - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Eric Fehr Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Joel Ward Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Brooks Laich out with injury. And at the other end of the rink, per Pat Leonard, the projected Rangers' lineup (with Henrik Lundqvist between the pipes): C...

Washington Capitals May 4, 2013

Caps Get Ward Back

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joel Ward (left knee contusion) will return to the Capitals' lineup Thursday against the Rangers, the Washington Post reports.

May 2, 2013

Tonight's Lines: Joel Ward Returns for Game 1

Japers' Rink — Per Katie Carrera, here are tonight's lines (with Braden Holtby in net): Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Martin Erat - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Eric Fehr Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Joel Ward Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Brooks Laich out with injury. And at the other end of the rink, per Pat Leonard, the projected Rangers' lineup (with Henrik Lundqvist between the pipes): Carl Hage...

Washington Capitals May 2, 2013

Joel Ward will play in Game 1 against Rangers

Washington Post — Joel Ward will return to the Capitals' lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the New York Rangers Thursday night at Verizon Center after missing nearly a month with a left knee contusion. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals May 2, 2013

Joel Ward will play in Game 1 against Rangers

Capitals Insider | Washington Post —   Joel Ward will return to the Capitals’ lineup for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the New York Rangers Thursday night at Verizon Center after missing nearly a month with a left knee contusion. “Yeah I get … Continue reading →    

Washington Capitals May 2, 2013

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Joel Ward back for Game 1

Capitals Watch | Washington Times — Stanley Cup Playoffs 2013: Joel Ward back for Game 1

Washington Capitals May 2, 2013

Caps' Ward Dealing With Knee Discomfort

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Joel Ward acknowledges that he is dealing with a little lingering discomfort in his bruised left knee, Katie Carrera of the Washington Post reports.

May 2, 2013

Joel Ward's status uncertain for Game 1 vs. Rangers

Washington Post — Joel Ward participated in a third consecutive practice with his teammates Wednesday in Arlington, but it's still unclear whether the veteran winger will be in the Capitals' lineup for Game 1 against the New York Rangers. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals May 1, 2013

Joel Ward’s status uncertain for Game 1 vs. Rangers

Capitals Insider | Washington Post —   Joel Ward participated in a third consecutive practice with his teammates Wednesday in Arlington, but it’s still unclear whether the veteran winger will be in the Capitals’ lineup for Game 1 against the New York Rangers. Ward only rotated … Continue reading →    

Washington Capitals May 1, 2013

Capitals Playoffs 2013: Joel Ward's Game 1 status unclear

Capitals Watch | Washington Times — Capitals Playoffs 2013: Joel Ward's Game 1 status unclear

Washington Capitals May 1, 2013

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Joel Ward Photos

  • Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) yells referee Brad Watson (23) after he received a cross-checking penalty in the third period of Game 6 of the Capitals 1-0 loss to the New York Rangers in their NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series in New York, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The Rangers evened the series at 3-3 with a 1-0 shutout, forcing a Game 7 in Washington Monday The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) yells referee Brad Watson (23) after he received a cross-checking penalty in the third period of Game 6 of the Capitals 1-0 loss to the New York Rangers in their NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series in New York, Sunday, May 12, 2013. The Rangers evened the series at 3-3 with a 1-0 shutout, forcing a Game 7 in Washington Monday. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) guards New York Rangers right wing Arron Asham (45) as he works in front of goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the third period of Game 5 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Friday, May 10, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward (42) guards New York Rangers right wing Arron Asham (45) as he works in front of goalie Braden Holtby (70) in the third period of Game 5 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Friday, May 10, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
  • Today's Lines: Boyle and Dorsett Back In for NYR
    Per Katie Carrera, here are tonight's lines (with Braden Holtby in net): Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Martin Erat - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Eric Fehr Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Joel Ward Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Brooks Laich out with injury. And at the other end of the rink, per Pat Leonard, the projected Rangers' lineup (with Henrik Lundqvist between the pipes): C...
  • Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Mike Green (52) and others during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Mike Green (52) and others during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
  • The Noon Number: 0
    The Noon Number: 0 - Number of goals the members of the Caps' third line (Jason Chimera, Mathieu Perreault and Joel Ward) have scored over the past seven games. Overall, Chimera has one goal in 35 games on the season, Ward has no goals in his last 16 games (a.k.a. March) and one in his last 24, and Perreault has scored once in his last nine games.
  • Washington Capitals' Joel Ward (42) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013 The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals' Joel Ward (42) celebrates his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Friday, March 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)
  • Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson, third from left, of Sweden, celebrates his goal with teammates Karl Alzner (27), Joel Ward (42), Steven Oleksy (61) and Mathieu Perreault (85) as Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller (30) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals center Marcus Johansson, third from left, of Sweden, celebrates his goal with teammates Karl Alzner (27), Joel Ward (42), Steven Oleksy (61) and Mathieu Perreault (85) as Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller (30) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
  • Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, reacts next to Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, right, during warmups before an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Washington The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, reacts next to Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, right, during warmups before an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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