Capitals RW Joel Ward returned to action after missing the last nine regular-season games with a bruised left knee.

WSJ: New-look Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 to open series

Brodeur then turned away a backhand rebound attempt by Joel Ward, who had the primary assist on Ribeiro's goal.

WSJ: Kovalchuk's OT goal gives Devils win over Capitals

The Capitals pulled even in the second period when Joel Ward scored a power-play goal after a needless slashing penalty by Boyle.

WSJ: Capitals frustrate Lundqvist, Rangers in 2-1 win

They got a goal from Joel Ward to tie the game.

WSJ: Capitals top Rangers 2-1 in OT, take series lead

The Rangers used every bit of their second advantage of the first period when Boyle scored exactly two minutes after Joel Ward was sent off for high-sticking Brassard.

WSJ: Rangers hold off Caps, cut deficit to 2-1

New York used every bit of its second advantage of the first period when Boyle scored exactly two minutes after Joel Ward was sent off for high-sticking Brassard.

WSJ: Rangers hold off Caps, cut deficit to 2-1

Rangers forward Ryane Clowe (suspected concussion) remained out, and New York also lost Darroll Powe in the first period when the forward was elbowed in the head by Washington's Joel Ward.

WSJ: Rangers D Staal returns from serious eye injury

"We had some lapses, " Capitals forward Joel Ward said.

WSJ: Rangers hang on to beat Caps 4-3, tie series 2-2

Portsmouth handed a debut to on-loan Manchester United defender Ritchie De Laet, while Joel Ward stepped up into midfield due to Dave Kitson's suspension for his red card in the FA Cup defeat at Brighton.

BBC: Nottm Forest 2-1 Portsmouth

After Joel Ward replaced Utaka, Reading forward Jobi McAnuff found space but flashed a right-foot drive over the crossbar before David Nugent fluffed a chance to double Pompey's lead by miscuing his volley from 12 yards out.

BBC: Sport - Football - Portsmouth 1-1 Reading