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Joel
Ward
Right Wing
Birthdate
21/2/1980
Birthplace
North York, ON
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Longtime forward Ward retires after 11 seasons
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Sharks' Ward won't kneel, cites lost message
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Season preview: San Jose Sharks
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Sharks' Ward mulling protest during anthem
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Sharks F Ward has successful shoulder surgery
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Penguins edge Flyers, cut NHL playoff series deficit to 3-2
Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of their first-round series Monday night.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Game Highlights
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Game Highlights
Penguins fend off elimination again with a 3-2 Game 5 win over Flyers to send series back to Philly
— Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of their first-round series on Monday night.
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
Three-time KHL All-Star Vitali Pinchuk signs with Predators
Forward Vitali Pinchuk, who was third in the KHL in goals, has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Predators for the 2026-27 season.
T.J. Oshie to McAfee: Penguins' chances are on Sidney Crosby's shoulders
T.J. Oshie joins Pat McAfee and breaks down what Sidney Crosby and the Penguins need to do to dig out of a 3-1 series deficit vs. the Flyers.
