Watch: Ward directs 2nd of the game past Elliott
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Ward has a pair, and things are looking pretty good for the @SanJoseSharks. #StanleyCuphttps://t.co/wgLisrATGc
— #StanleyCup Playoffs (@NHL) May 26, 2016
Joel Ward is taking a page out of Joe Pavelski's book Wednesday night.
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The San Jose Sharks forward picked up his second goal of the game and sixth of the postseason by redirecting a Logan Couture pass past St. Louis Blues goaltender Brian Elliott.
Ward also showed off his hand-eye coordination on his first of the contest.
What a tip by Joel Ward to put the @SanJoseSharks up 2. #StanleyCuphttps://t.co/3zTiwL7Rhd
— #StanleyCup Playoffs (@NHL) May 26, 2016
Ward's efforts have helped the Sharks hold the lead in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final, with a win sending them to play for the Cup.