Cam Ward will start in net Wednesday against the Panthers, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Ward will start in net Wednesday against the Panthers, Michael Smith of the Hurricanes' official site reports.

Analysis:

Ward allowed four goals on 35 shots Saturday in a loss to the Avalanche, dropping his record to 6-7-1 on the season. He also carries a .903 save percentage and 2.71 GAA with him, and has lost four of his past five games. Wednesday's matchup could be the cure to his woes, however, as he faces a low-scoring Panthers club.