What It Means:

Ward has lost three straight, making him 7-7-3 through 17 starts. His .915 save percentage is his best mark since the 2011-2012 season, and his 2.29 goals against average is on pace to be a career-best.

Our models have Ward as the second-worst fantasy option among tonight's 24 starting goalies, projecting him for 25.71 saves, 2.74 goals against and a 32 percent chance of picking up a win.