Ward tallied a goal, put two shots on net and recorded two hits in Saturday's 6-4 loss to New Jersey.
Ward recorded the third goal of the second period for Los Angeles to take a 3-2 lead through 32 minutes. The twine finder brought him up to three goals, six points, 31 shots on net and 26 hits across 24 games this season. Since his Jan. 7 call-up, Ward has played well in a fourth-line role.
... See More... See Less
Kings' Taylor Ward: Inks two-year extension
Rotowire
Ward signed a two-year, $1.75 million contract extension with the Kings on Monday.
Ward has generated two goals, two assists, seven shots on net, three blocked shots and six hits in nine NHL appearances this season. The 27-year-old forward also has 12 tallies and 21 points in 32 AHL outings during the 2025-26 campaign.
... See More... See Less
Kings' Taylor Ward: Three points in AHL win Friday
Rotowire
Ward scored twice on four shots and added an assist in AHL Ontario's 5-2 win over Abbotsford.
Ward had gone without a point in his first four games of the season. The 27-year-old winger saw a little time in the NHL last year, scoring in his debut against the Flames on April 17. Ward has topped out at 32 points (2023-24) in an AHL regular season, and given his age, there's little reason to think a breakout is coming.
... See More... See Less
Kings' Taylor Ward: Set to make NHL debut
Rotowire
Head coach Jim Hiller said that Ward will be called up by the Kings on Thursday to make his NHL debut during the team's regular-season finale against Calgary, Russell Morgan of Hockey Royalty reports.
Ward has made 65 appearances for AHL Ontario this season, recording 12 goals, 14 assists and 61 PIM. The Kings are expected to rest several players ahead of the postseason Thursday, so Ward will be able to get his first taste of NHL action before presumably returning to the minors.
