Capitals Insider: Joel Ward


Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 05/23/2013

Capitals season review: Forwards, Part II

By Katie Carrera
A look at how the players on the third and fourth lines fared this season and what the future might hold.

By Katie Carrera  |  03:13 PM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Aaron Volpatti, Jason Chimera, Jay Beagle, Joel Ward, Joey Crabb, Mathieu Perreault, Matt Hendricks, offseason, Season breakdown, Tom Wilson

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 05/11/2013

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

By Katie Carrera
Through the first five games of the playoffs the Capitals' third line has been their most consistent and effective unit.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:28 PM ET, 05/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault, Playoffs

Posted at 04:49 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Braden Holtby's puck-handling mistake doesn't worry Capitals
By Katie Carrera
Braden Holtby's error in puck handling cost the Capitals a goal early in Game 4 against the Rangers, but don't expect Coach Adam Oates to discourage him from playing the puck going forward.

By Katie Carrera  |  04:49 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Caps-Rangers Game 4, Joel Ward, Playoffs

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 05/02/2013

Joel Ward will play in Game 1 against Rangers
By Katie Carrera
Joel Ward will play in Game 1 against the Rangers.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:58 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Caps-Rangers Game 1, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 05/01/2013

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

By Katie Carrera
Joel Ward remains hopeful he will be ready for Game 1 on Thursday but is still experiencing some discomfort in his bruised left knee.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:46 PM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  2013 Stanley Cup playoffs, Caps-Rangers, Eastern Conference quarterfinals, Injuries, Joel Ward, Playoffs

Posted at 12:42 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Joel Ward hopes to be ready for Game 1 vs. Rangers

By Katie Carrera
Joel Ward participates in more drills and other notes from Capitals' practice Monday in Arlington.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:42 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Playoffs, Practice update

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 04/25/2013

Joel Ward skates but won't face Senators; Michal Neuvirth to start

By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:11 AM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 04/24/2013

Joel Ward skates for first time since suffering knee injury

By Mark Giannotto
After missing the past seven games, forward Joel Ward skated for the first time Wednesday morning.

By Mark Giannotto  |  10:54 AM ET, 04/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Joel Ward

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Marcus Johansson 'a little sore,' leaves practice early

By Katie Carrera
Marcus Johansson left practice early but is expected to play against the Maple Leafs.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:14 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Groin injuries, Injuries, Joel Ward, Marcus Johansson

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 04/15/2013

Joel Ward skates briefly, Jack Hillen back in Minnesota visiting family

By Katie Carrera
Notes from Capitals practice on Monday in Arlington.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:55 AM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jack Hillen, Joel Ward, Practice update

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 04/12/2013

Joel Ward skates for first time since suffering knee contusion

By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' practice in Arlington Friday.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:54 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Martin Erat, Practice update

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Joel Ward to miss second straight game, out against Hurricanes

By Katie Carrera
Notes from the Capitals' morning skate.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:22 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Canes, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 04/10/2013

Injury updates on Brooks Laich, Martin Erat and Joel Ward

By Katie Carrera
The latest updates on Brooks Laich, Martin Erat and Joel Ward.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:56 PM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Brooks Laich, Injuries, Joel Ward, Martin Erat

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Martin Erat, Joel Ward not on ice for Capitals morning skate in Montreal

By Katie Carrera
Injured wingers Martin Erat and Joel Ward aren't on the ice for the morning skate in Montreal and are questionable for Tuesday's game.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:49 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Habs, Injuries, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Martin Erat, Tom Poti

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Martin Erat: 'I want to play for a Stanley Cup and that was my choice'
By Katie Carrera
Martin Erat requested a trade from Nashville so that he could compete for a Stanley Cup, now he has to integrate into a new team for the first time in his career. The Capitals aren't worried about him fitting in, though.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:46 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jack Hillen, Joel Ward, Martin Erat, Nashville Predators, Trade deadline

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Maintenance day for Brooks Laich, other practice notes (updated)

By Katie Carrera
Notes from Capitals practice Wednesday in Pittsburgh.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:35 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Joel Ward, Line combinations, Practice update

Posted at 12:06 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Braden Holtby records second shutout of the season in win over 'Canes
By Katie Carrera
The Capitals goaltender is on a roll. His second shutout of the season and an important save early on Alexander Semin helped Washington to a 3-0 win.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:06 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Canes, Joel Ward, John Carlson, Tom Poti

Posted at 01:36 PM ET, 02/15/2013

Healthy, confident Eric Fehr contributing to Capitals' offense
By Katie Carrera
Eric Fehr has five points in the past three games, more than he recorded in 35 contests last season with the Winnipeg Jets.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:36 PM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Eric Fehr, Jay Beagle, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault

Posted at 11:22 AM ET, 02/15/2013

One-timers: Power play, third line come up big again for Caps
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals' win over Tampa Bay.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:22 AM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Lightning, Eric Fehr, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault, One timers, Power play

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 02/10/2013

Unit of Mathieu Perreault, Eric Fehr and Joel Ward stands out for Capitals

By Katie Carrera
The three forwards had never played on a line together, but against the Panthers they might have been the Capitals' best combination.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:27 PM ET, 02/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Braden Holtby, Caps-Panthers, Eric Fehr, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault, Troy Brouwer

Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Capitals searching for more offensive production

By Katie Carrera
Entering tonight's game against Pittsburgh the Capitals are the only team in the NHL that hasn't scored four goals in any one game.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:13 AM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Pens, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward, Nicklas Backstrom

Posted at 12:10 AM ET, 02/01/2013

Penalty epidemic costing Capitals

By Katie Carrera
Washington is called for eight minor penalties in the first 34 minutes of the game Thursday night as an alarming lack of discipline continues.

By Katie Carrera  |  12:10 AM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Leafs, Joel Ward, Mike Ribeiro, penalties

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 01/30/2013

One-timers: Caps' strong start dampened by tough finish in Ottawa
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals loss to Ottawa.

By Katie Carrera  |  02:04 PM ET, 01/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Braden Holtby, Caps-Sens, Joel Ward, Mathieu Perreault, Matt Hendricks, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 01/29/2013

Caps line of Ribeiro, Chimera and Ward look to build on early chemistry

By Katie Carrera
They've only played two games together but Mike Ribeiro, Jason Chimera and Joel Ward already like what they're seeing out of their line.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:57 PM ET, 01/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sens, Jason Chimera, Joel Ward, Mike Ribeiro

Posted at 10:28 AM ET, 01/28/2013

One-timers: Have the Capitals found line combinations that might stick?
By Katie Carrera
Notes and analysis from the Capitals’ first win.

By Katie Carrera  |  10:28 AM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Alex Ovechkin, Caps-Sabres, Joel Ward, Michal Neuvirth, One timers

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 01/28/2013

John Erskine records first goal since 2011
By Katie Carrera
Goal scorer isn't the first thing that usually comes to mind when thinking of Capitals defenseman John Erskine. But he certainly adds it to the list from time to time.

By Katie Carrera  |  08:49 AM ET, 01/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Sabres, Joel Ward, John Erskine

Posted at 01:18 AM ET, 01/26/2013

Michal Neuvirth keeps Caps afloat against Devils

By Katie Carrera
While they didn't win in New Jersey, the Capitals got a stand out performance from goaltender Michal Neuvirth.

By Katie Carrera  |  01:18 AM ET, 01/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Oates, Caps-Devils, Joel Ward, Karl Alzner, Michal Neuvirth

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 01/20/2013

Joel Ward records first multi-goal game as a Capital
By Katie Carrera
The winger's two-goal performance against the Lightning was a bright spot in a 6-3 loss on opening night.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:02 AM ET, 01/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps-Lightning, Joel Ward

Posted at 11:02 AM ET, 01/10/2013

Brooks Laich, Tom Poti are back in Washington

By Katie Carrera
Brooks Laich skated for less than an hour primarily alone Thursday morning, apparently testing an injury.

By Katie Carrera  |  11:02 AM ET, 01/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Cam Schilling, Joel Ward, Joey Crabb, Tom Poti, Training Camp