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Joel Ward's buzzer-beater gives Caps 2-1 win over Rangers, 1-0 series lead (Video)
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Toronto - Wikipedia
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2012-13 Notre Dame Hockey Media Guide by Chris Masters - Issuu
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IceTime: Game 4, 2/7 vs. Washington Capitals by Pittsburgh Penguins - Issuu
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Joel Ward (ice hockey) - Wikipedia
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Shark Joel Ward's special hockey bond with his mom - Sports Illustrated
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MD Football Monarch Magazine Week 3: MD vs Kahuku by MDScarletandGray - Issuu
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Capitals: A look back at Joel Ward's time with the Caps
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Head Coach
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GoLocalProv Those We Lost in Rhode Island and Across the World in 2022
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Latino Leaders May - June by Latino Leaders - Issuu
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Joel Ward helps lead Sharks to first Stanley Cup Finals