Joel Ward

Joel Ward expects to return December 28 for Sharks

San Jose Sharks winger Joel Ward (upper body) expects to return after the Christmas break.

What It Means:

This means Ward would be back in the lineup on December 28 against the Colorado Avalanche. Ward will not play on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings, missing his second straight game. However, considering he's expected back for next Monday's game, the injury doesn't seem to be serious.

Ward has 23 points (10 goals, 13 assists), which is fourth on the Sharks, in 32 games played this season. We project him to score 12 more goals and tally another 14 assists over the remaining course of the season. This would give him 49 total points, which would tie his career high.