The Washington Capitals did right by Joel Ward on Tuesday.
Welcoming number 42 back to Verizon Center for the first time since his departure over the summer, the Caps played the video below during the first break in play. For his 57 goals, 64 assists, and 263,372 goofy smiles, Ward was rewarded with a standing ovation from the home crowd.
Here’s the video. It’s titled, “Thank you, Big Cheese.” Bob Marley’s “One Love” plays in the background.
Well deserved.
Classy @washcaps tribute to @JRandalWard42 #CapsSharks #Caps pic.twitter.com/6Loxjxz0FR
— LuvdCaps (@luvdcaps) October 13, 2015
Here's Jason Chimera playfully slashing Joel Ward in the rear during pre-game warm-ups pic.twitter.com/Q1FzDyCNxe
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) October 14, 2015
11PM Update: After the game, Ward thanked the team on Twitter.
@washcaps Thank you for the tribute tonight very touching and meant a lot to me and my family! Just want to give a special thanks to…
— Joel Ward (@JRandalWard42) October 14, 2015
Everyone in the organization,esp all the staff at the Verizon Center who supported me every game day in and day out… #1Love -BigCheese
— Joel Ward (@JRandalWard42) October 14, 2015
