Three things to watch in the Carolina Hurricanes’ road game Monday against the Washington Capitals:
1. WARD’S RESPONSE
The Canes goalie is coming off his worst game and week of the season. Ward gave up four goals on 19 shots and was pulled midway through the Tuesday game at Columbus, then allowed all seven Pittsburgh Penguins goals on 41 shots in the 7-1 beating Friday at PNC Arena.
Ward’s run of 21 consecutive starts ended Saturday when Michael Leighton was in net for the 3-2 loss to Columbus. In two games against the Caps this season, Ward allowed one goal on 21 shots in a 2-1 win Nov.