Ward will not be in the lineup Friday night against the Canadiens, Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ward has really struggled this season, namely in the scoring department. He's found twine only twice on 42 attempts for a 4.8 shooting percentage -- for comparison's sake, he manufactured 21 goals thanks to a 15.2 conversion rate on shots last season. More concerning, his power-play ice time has dropped by nearly two minutes per game, leaving countless fantasy owners in search of more attractive options on the waiver wire.