Ward scored twice and added an assist in AHL Ontario's 6-5 overtime win over Coachella Valley on Friday.
Ward is likely on the cusp of the NHL, but he'll have to bide his time in Ontario. He had 21 points in 32 regular-season games for the Reign last year while also logging seven points over 37 regular-season outings for the Kings. If the 28-year-old gets a call-up, he'll likely fill a bottom-six role.
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Kings' Taylor Ward: Placed on waivers
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Ward was moved to the waiver wire Saturday, according to Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.
Ward provided three goals, seven points, 38 shots on net and 38 hits in 36 appearances with the Kings during the 2025-26 regular season. If he goes unclaimed, he could log NHL action for Los Angeles again at some point in the 2026-27 campaign.
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Kings' Taylor Ward: Inks two-year extension
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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.
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Kings' Taylor Ward: Three points in AHL win Friday
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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.
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Kings' Taylor Ward: Set to make NHL debut
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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.
