Joel Ward News Archives

ST. PAUL, Minn. - It has been a while coming, but Preds forward Mike Santorelli finally claimed his first NHL point in Nashville's 4-3 win over Minnesota on Wednesday.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Pekka Rinne made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season and fifth overall, and Joel Ward scored on a second-period power play in the Nashville Predators' 2-0 victory against the Blackhawks on Thursday night.

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Jerred Smithson scored a short-handed goal midway through the third period to give the Nashville Predators their second regulation victory of the season, 4-3 over the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night.

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The Predators lead the Ottawa Senators 3-0 after the second period. The three-goal first period marked a first for the Predators this season, who hadn't scored three goals in an entire game since Oct.

Predators forwards have struggled to produce points all season long. So Thursday, Nashville turned to its defensemen.

Shea Weber scored twice, including the game- winning power-play score 2:11 into overtime, as the Nashville Predators earned a wild 6-5 win over the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place.

The Washington Capitals lead the Predators 2-0 after the first period. The Capitals took a 1-0 lead with 14:33 left in the first when Alex Ovechkin scored his eighth goal of the season.

Now that their losing streak has ended, the Washington Capitals look to start one in a positive direction.

The Predators had little to like about Monday's 6-1 battering by Edmonton, but the NHL debut of Colin Wilson was one of them.

The Predators will be without forwards J.P. Dumont and Jordin Tootoo when they play their home opener against Colorado on Thursday.

The Predators have finally received some positive news on the injury front. Forward Joel Ward skated in part of practice on Monday for the first time since training camp.

Predators Coach Barry Trotz said the injury that knocked forward J.P. Dumont out of Saturday's game in the second period does not appear to be a serious one.

The Predators finished last season tied for the sixth-worst offense in the league, averaging just 2.52 goals per game.

The big goalie decision is still on hold. Predators coach Barry Trotz said after practice Friday that he'll tell his goalies during today's flight to Dallas which one will start on Saturday against the Stars.