Cam Ward appears on track to start Tuesday's game against the Caps, NHL.com's Michael Smith reports.

Ward will be the starter in goal for Tuesday's game against the Caps, NHL.com's Michael Smith reports.

Analysis:

Ward, who has won both of his starts since returning from a bout with the flu, seems to be coach Bill Peters' preferred netminder at the moment, but that won't make him a strong option in net most nights. With pedestrian ratios (2.40 GAA, .911 save percentage) and a sub-.500 record, it's best to avoid using Ward against average to above-average squads like the Capitals.