For everyone who has put down Cam Ward over the past decade look no further than last night for evidence as to why the former Conn Smythe winner is still playing in the NHL. He is the longest tenured goaltender remaining with his original team currently in hockey’s highest level and so far, he is proving himself as a valuable backup.
Along with Ward, Jordan Staal also stepped up in a huge way to help the Canes bring home two crucial points. For as good as the Columbus Blue Jackets were last season, the Hurricanes have played punch for punch with them so far this year and currently lead the series with 3 out of 4 points.