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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.

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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

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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

Not expected to play Wednesday Dowd (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups and is not expected to play Wednesday versus the Oilers, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Dowd is reportedly banged up and will sit out the first half of a back-to-back at a minimum. It's a tough on-ice loss for the Capitals, as Dowd's defensive instincts will be missed against the Oilers' top players. Sonny Milano will draw into the lineup Wednesday, while Dowd will try to be ready for Thursday's game in Montreal.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • NHL.COM

Rinkside Update | Nic Dowd | Washington Capitals Mike Vogel speaks with Nic Dowd in a Rinkside Update before facing the NJ Devils in his 600th NHL NHL game.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

Jakob Chychrun scores his 100th career goal, Ovechkin gets empty-netter as Capitals beat Hurricanes

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NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • NHL.COM

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Two points in Tuesday's win Dowd produced a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact The veteran grinder opened the scoring midway through the first period by tapping home a slick feed from John Carlson, and Dowd then got the puck to Tom Wilson for an empty-netter late in the third. Dowd had gone without a point through the first six contests of the season, but offense isn't his game -- last season's 14 goals and 27 points were career highs. With 14 hits in those seven appearances though, he's well on his way to reaching triple digits in that category for a seventh straight campaign.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals wrap up solid homestand with 4-1 victory over Kraken, rebound from loss to Canucks

Nic Dowd, Ryan Leonard and Jakob Chychrun scored for Washington, and the Capitals defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-1

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Pastrnak has a 3-point night in the Bruins' 3-1 victory over Ovechkin and the Capitals

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OCTOBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Back with team Dowd (personal) skated with the non-game group during Tuesday's practice, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact Dowd skated on his own Monday after being absent from training camp since last Tuesday due to a personal matter. The 35-year-old forward accounted for 14 goals, 27 points, 82 blocked shots and 128 hits across 82 regular-season games in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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