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Three points in last three games Dowd had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 win over the Islanders on Monday.

Impact His goal was a fluke, but they all count. Dowd wired a pass intended for Alex Ovechkin that hit Ondrej Palat's stick and then Tony DeAngelo's skate before bouncing past David Rittch. The third-line center has three points, including two goals, in his last three games (four shots). Dowd had two hits Monday to bring his season total to 90 -- that's by far his best fantasy category. He has four goals, 12 assists, 44 shots and 39 hits in 49 games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Islanders vs. Capitals - February 2, 2026

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Capitals top Islanders 4-1 to pull within 2 points of 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division

Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 4-1

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Nic Dowd with a Goal vs. New York Islanders | Washington Capitals Nic Dowd (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. New York Islanders, 02/02/2026

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Rinkside Update | Nic Dowd | Washington Capitals Nic Dowd and Mike Vogel preview matchup vs Islanders

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Tallies in shootout win Dowd scored a goal, added six hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Red Wings.

Impact Dowd had the first goal of the game and the last one in the shootout to help the Capitals earn the win after blowing a two-goal lead in the third period. The 35-year-old defensive center had gone 23 games without a goal, picking up seven assists in that span. He's produced three goals, 14 points, 41 shots on net, 84 hits, 36 blocked shots, 47 PIM and a minus-5 rating through 47 outings this season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Friday Caps Clips: Motor City Madness The Caps finally win in the shootout courtesy of Nic Dowd, Thompson misses the game due to injury and more in today’s clips.

5 DAYS AGO • JAPERSRINK.COM

Nic Dowd | Postgame | Washington Capitals Nic Dowd speaks postgame

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Kane passes Modano for most points by US-born NHL player in Red Wings' 4-3 shootout loss to Capitals

Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings’ 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic D...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rinkside Update | Nic Dowd | Washington Capitals Nic Dowd and Mike Vogel preview matchup vs Florida

JANUARY 17 • NHL.COM

Tuesday Caps Clips: Capitals vs. Canadiens Game Day The Caps return home to host the Habs, Nic Dowd reflects on a bittersweet Mentors Trip and more in today’s Caps Clips.

JANUARY 13 • JAPERSRINK.COM

Snags helper in Friday's win Dowd recorded an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Dowd hasn't scored since Dec. 11 versus the Hurricanes, but he hasn't gone more than three games without a point since, earning five helpers over 14 contests in that span. The 35-year-old defensive center continues to see key minutes in a shutdown role. He's earned 11 points, 36 shots on net, 31 PIM, 59 hits, 27 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 37 outings this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Dowd | Postgame | Washington Capitals Nic Dowd speaks postgame

JANUARY 8 • NHL.COM

Mic'd Up | Nic Dowd

JANUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Nic Dowd | Postgame | Washington Capitals Nic Dowd speaks postgame

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • NHL.COM

Rinkside Update | Nic Dowd | Washington Capitals Mike Vogel chats with Nic Dowd ahead of Washington's matchup with Minnesota

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pots goal in shootout loss Dowd scored a goal, added seven PIM, doled out five hits and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact The goal was Dowd's first point in four games since he returned from missing eight contests due to an upper-body injury. The 35-year-old has returned to his usual bottom-six role, where he excels as a defensive specialist. He has six points, 25 shots on net, 39 hits, 14 blocked shots, 23 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 23 appearances. Dowd will likely fall short of the career-high 27 points he had in the 2024-25 regular season.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes top Capitals 3-2 in SO in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings

Brandon Bussi stopped all three shots in a shootout to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in a matchup of the top two teams in the Eastern C...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Lifted from IR Dowd (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Dowd appears ready to return after missing eight contests due to the injury. He'll likely slot back into a fourth-line role with ample time on the penalty kill. Bogdan Trineyev was reassigned to AHL Hershey in a corresponding move.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On injured reserve Dowd (upper body) was put on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Dowd was previously described as a game-time decision for Wednesday's tilt against Winnipeg, but it now seems fair to assume that he won't be an option for that game. He has a goal, five points, 14 PIM and 33 hits in 19 outings in 2025-26. Bogdan Trineyev was summoned from the minors in a corresponding move.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call versus Jets Dowd (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with Winnipeg, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Dowd missed the Capitals' last four games due to his upper-body problem, but could rejoin the lineup versus the Jets. The veteran center is currently stuck in a 12-game goalless streak during which he registered three assists, 19 hits and 13 shots while averaging 15:15 of ice time. If Dowd does slot back into the lineup, he figures to take on a middle-six role.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Monday Dowd (upper body) isn't in the lineup for Monday's home contest versus Columbus, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Dowd will miss his fourth consecutive game due to his upper-body injury. The Alabama native's next chance to suit up will be at home Wednesday against the Jets.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Considered game-time decision Dowd (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Columbus, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Dowd has missed the last three games due to an upper-body injury, and while he's officially considered a game-time decision Monday, he remained on the ice after morning skate, suggesting that he'll be unavailable once again. If Dowd is forced to miss another game, Sonny Milano will likely remain in the lineup for Washington.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Dowd (upper body) won't play against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Despite participating in the morning skate, Dowd remains day-to-day and will miss his third straight game. He has contributed one goal, four assists, 21 shots on net and 33 hits across 19 appearances this season. Once he's ready to play, Dowd will probably replace Sonny Milano on Washington's fourth line.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel for Thursday's game Dowd (upper body) won't travel to Montreal for Thursday's game and will be evaluated when the Capitals return home, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Dowd was a late scratch for Wednesday's contest and will miss at least one more before he's able to return. His ongoing absence should allow Sonny Milano to stay in the Capitals' lineup versus the Canadiens on Thursday. Beyond that, Dowd's status is uncertain until his injury is examined further.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Capitals top Islanders 4-1 to pull within 2 points of 3rd place in the Metropolitan Division

Kane passes Modano for most points by US-born NHL player in Red Wings' 4-3 shootout loss to Capitals

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