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Running hot Dowd has posted three goals and seven points over the last 10 games.

Impact Dowd is rebounding from a quiet December which saw him post just two goals and one assist in 14 games. The 33-year-old could garner plenty of interest if Washington decides to be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, but has only topped the 20-point mark four times in his career so this boon to his fantasy appeal may be short-lived.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov Goes On A Solo Rush And Has His Backhand Shot Batted In By Nic Dowd

JANUARY 13, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Two-point effort in win Dowd notched a goal and an assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Kings.

Impact The checking-line center opened the scoring early in the second period, beating Cam Talbot on the backhand to complete a 2-on-1 rush. Dowd is suddenly making regular appearances on the scoresheet, racking up two goals and five points over the last five games, but that accounts for half his production on the season -- through 29 contests, the 33-year-old has six goals and 10 points.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in loss Dowd scored to go along with three blocked shots in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Dowd has elevated his offensive game of late. He delivered assists in a pair of games last week. and his tally Friday was all that the Capitals could afford at even strength. Dowd remains a fine utility player and penalty-killing specialist with five goals, three assists and a plus-4 rating through 28 games, but the vast majority of fantasy managers will pass on the 33-year-old due to his fourth-line role.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Offers assist in shootout loss Dowd provided an assist and fired two shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact Dowd set up a Beck Malenstyn tally in the first period. The assist ended an eight-game point drought for Dowd. The 33-year-old has remained a fixture on the Capitals' fourth line with the ability to move up in the lineup as necessary for key defensive moments. He's produced six points, 26 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 24 hits and a plus-5 rating through 25 appearances. His on-ice value is higher than his fantasy usefulness, as he simply doesn't score enough to be helpful in the virtual game.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington visits Philadelphia after Dowd's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Nic Dowd scored two goals in the Capitals' 4-2 win against the Chicago Blackhawks

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores twice in win Dowd tallied a pair of goals in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Capitals.

Impact Dowd extended Washington's lead to 3-1 in the second period before adding a second goal in the final frame, beating Arvid Soderblom with a wrister through traffic. It's the first multi-point game of the season for Dowd -- he now has three goals in his last five games after posting just two points (a goal and an assist) through his first 10 contests.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dowd scores two goals, Capitals tops Blackhawks 4-2

Nic Dowd scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 for their second straight win

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Lights lamp in win Dowd scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Ducks.

Impact Dowd stretched the Capitals' lead to 4-2 with 1:01 left in the first period. The fourth-line center has picked up three points over nine outings since returning from an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old has two goals, one assist, 14 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 10 hits, six PIM and a plus-4 rating through 11 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As Nic Dowd returns, so does the identity of the Capitals' fourth line Dowd returned to Washington’s lineup Friday, so for the first time this season, the fourth line Coach Spencer Carbery envisioned months ago...

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Activated from injured reserve Dowd (upper body) was taken off injured reserve Friday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Dowd has missed the last nine games after he was injured in the second game of the season versus Calgary. Dowd was pointless in the two contests and blocked seven shots before the injury.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might travel with team Dowd (upper body) may join the Capitals for their upcoming two-game road trip, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports Thursday.

Impact Dowd's presence on the trip doesn't guarantee that he will be ready to play against the Devils or Islanders on Friday or Saturday, respectively, but it certainly is a step in the right direction. If the 33-year-old center does suit up, it will end an eight-game stint on the sidelines due to his lingering upper-body issue. In order to return, Dowd will need to be activated off injured reserve, which could see Michael Sgarbossa sent back down to the minors.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Dowd (upper body) has begun skating on his own and could return to practice some time this week according to Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental...

Impact Dowd has missed the last eight games with the injury and remains without a clear timetable for returning. The 33-year-old has always been an invaluable defensive specialist in his time with the Capitals, but he could see an increased role with Nicklas Backstrom (hip) unlikely to return this season and Connor McMichael still learning the ropes as a big-league pivot.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR Dowd (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Sunday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Hendrix Lapierre was recalled from AHL Hershey. Dowd, who last played Oct. 16 against Calgary, is eligible to be activated from injured reserve whenever he is cleared to return, but he won't play Sunday against the Sharks. Lapierre may replace Sonny Milano (illness) in the lineup for Sunday's contest.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Dowd (upper body) won't be available to return Sunday against San Jose, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Dowd still needs to get into some practices before he is cleared to return to the lineup. Coach Spencer Carbery said Saturday that the team hopes to get some good news soon on Dowd, who hasn't played since Oct. 16 against Calgary.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Dowd (upper body) will not play Friday against the Wild, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Dowd will miss a fifth straight game -- he has yet to return to practice due to his upper-body issue. Alexei Protas is expected to hold down a spot as the fourth-line center in the meantime.

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Dowd (upper body) will not play Wednesday against the Devils, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Dowd will miss his fourth straight game with the injury -- the Capitals will have to face the high-octane Devils without their top defensive forward. Alexei Protas will continue to fill in on the fourth line until Dowd is cleared to return.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined According to coach Spencer Carbery, Dowd (upper body) remains "day-to-day to an extent" ahead of Tuesday's game versus Toronto, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports...

Impact It sounds like Dowd is likely a little worse off than day-to-day at this point, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him miss a few more games with his upper-body issue. The 33-year-old vet has gone scoreless through two contests this campaign.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing against Montreal Dowd (upper body) won't play Saturday against Montreal, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Dowd will miss a second straight game despite being on the ice for the morning skate ahead of both contests. During his absence, Anthony Mantha and Alexei Protas have been logging time on the fourth line.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes maintenance day Dowd (upper body) was held out of Friday's practice for "maintenance" reasons, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Dowd was held out of Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Senators and appears to be a genuine game-time decision for Saturday's showdown with the Canadiens. Alexei Protas figures to hold down the fourth-line center position as long as the 33-year-old Dowd remains out of the lineup

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Given green light for camp Dowd is listed as healthy on the Capitals' training camp roster, which was released Tuesday.

Impact Dowd underwent core surgery following 2022-23. It's unclear how long the injury bothered him, but he was productive with a career-high 25 points to go with 62 shots on goal, 136 hits and 61 blocked shots in 65 outings. The 33-year-old is expected to take on his usual fourth-line center role.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes core procedure Dowd underwent a core procedure following the 2022-23 campaign, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Dowd missed the final three contests of the season. He had 13 goals and 25 points in 65 outings in 2022-23, but missed Washington's final three games because of the injury. Dowd should be okay for the start of training camp.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in season finale Dowd (undisclosed) will miss Thursday's game against New Jersey, per Ethan Cadeaux of NBC Sports Washington.

Impact Thursday's match is the Capitals' season finale, so Dowd will finish the campaign with 13 goals and 25 points in 65 contests. His last game of the campaign was April 8. Dowd is inked to a three-year, $3.9 million contract that runs through the 2024-25 campaign, so unless he's traded, the 32-year-old will be back with Washington next season.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Bruins Dowd (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup Tuesday against Boston, Roman Stubbs of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Dowd also missed Monday's 5-2 win over the Islanders. His availability for Thursday's regular-season finale against New Jersey is unclear at this time.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Monday Dowd (undisclosed) is unlikely to play Monday against the Islanders, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dowd missed Monday's morning skate and does not seem likely to play against the Capitals' division rival. The 32-year-old's defensive prowess will be missed especially given that the Capitals are already missing key offensive contributors like Alex Ovechkin (upper body) and T.J. Oshie (upper body).

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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