Cam Ward is slated to start Thursday's game against the Flyers, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Ward is slated to start Thursday's game against the Flyers, Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

Ward, who gave up four goals on 25 shots in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Sabres, will return to the Hurricanes' net Thursday against the Flyers (winners of two straight) after giving way to Anton Khudobin in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Detroit.