Pierre-Luc Dubois - NHL News & Rumors

On ice Friday Dubois (hand) took part in Friday's informal skate with teammates, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Dubois missed the regular-season finale versus the Blue Jackets but looks poised to start the 2026-27 season without any limitations. While the veteran center continued to find ways to produce, he only scored one goal in his last 18 contests while chipping in 12 helpers. With injuries limiting Dubois to just 29 appearances last year, he failed to reach the 20-goal mark for just the fourth time in his career. Dubois is set to be a bounce-back candidate heading into the 2026-27 campaign.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back for another season, Alex Ovechkin is noncommittal on whether this will be his last

The NHL’s career leader in goals didn’t formally commit to returning in 2026-27 until last week

JULY 6 • Associated Press

Sabres land No. 4 draft pick in trading Byram to Blackhawks. Capitals acquire Kyrou from Blues

The Buffalo Sabres dealt defenseman Bowen Byram to Chicago and the Washington Capitals acquired right winger Jordan Kyrou in a trade with the St. Louis Blues, with teams keeping bu...

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Has fractured hand Dubois suffered a fractured hand during Sunday's 3-0 win over Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact Dubois missed Washington's season finale Tuesday due to what was previously classified as an upper-body injury. The Capitals didn't make the playoffs, so Dubois has plenty of time to focus on his recovery. The 27-year-old is hoping to avoid surgery and be fine in a month or two. He finished 2025-26 with five goals and 19 points in 29 outings.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre-Luc Dubois | April 16 | Washington Capitals Pierre-Luc Dubois meets with the media on exit interview day

APRIL 16 • NHL.COM

Out with upper-body injury Dubois will be sidelined versus Columbus on Tuesday due to an upper-body injury, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Dubois will see his season end having played in just 29 regular-season contests in which he generated five goals and 14 assists, including six power-play points. It's the lowest goal total of the 27-year-old center's NHL career, though injuries were certainly a significant factor. He'll be a risky fantasy play heading into 2026-27, but could put up 20-30 goals when fully fit.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Set to play Dubois (upper body) is expected to play against Pittsburgh on Sunday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Dubois appears to be good to go after being limited to just 7:02 of ice time in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Penguins. He has accumulated five goals, 18 points, 40 shots on net and 23 hits in 28 appearances this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Dubois won't return to Saturday's game against Pittsburgh due to an upper-body injury.

Impact Dubois registered an assist in 7:02 of ice time before exiting the game. He has five goals and 18 points in 28 outings this season, including Saturday's action. If Dubois can't play in Washington's rematch against the Penguins on Sunday, then David Kampf might draw into the lineup.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto plays Washington after Knies' 2-goal performance

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Washington Capitals after Matthew Knies' two-goal game against the Los Angeles Kings in the Maple Leafs' 7-6 overtime loss

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Stays hot with two helpers Dubois supplied two assists in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Dubois secured his third consecutive multi-point game in Saturday's clash, recording his pair of helpers inside the first six minutes of the contest. He's been scorching as of late with eight points over his last three contests. Overall, the 27-year-old center is up to 17 points, 38 shots on net, 21 hits and 12 blocked shots through 25 appearances this season. When healthy, Dubois provides strong per-game fantasy value and is an excellent streaming option for the remainder of the fantasy playoffs. He should continue to play a top-six role for the Capitals as they try to make a late push for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up pair of points Dubois tallied a power-play goal, distributed an assist and put four shots on net in Thursday's 7-3 loss to New Jersey.

Impact Dubois followed up his four-point night from Tuesday with another pair of points. He tied the game at two goals apiece with his power-play twine finder midway through the first period before recording the secondary helper on Tom Wilson's tally in the third. Overall, Dubois now has five goals, 10 assists, 37 shots on net, 21 hits and 12 blocked shots across 24 games this season. Since returning to action prior to the Olympic break, the 27-year-old center has brought stability to the Capitals' offense and has provided two-way value from his role as a middle-six center. With six points in his last two games, he holds solid streaming value in various fantasy league formats moving forward.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Hughes' 5-point game powers the Devils to a 7-3 win over the Capitals

Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists and Dawson Mercer scored twice as the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals 7-3

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Four helpers against Philly Dubois pocketed four assists, two on the power play, in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact It was Dubois' first multi-point performance in March, and it doubled his point total on the month. The 27-year-old center has struggled to make a consistent impact since returning from abdominal surgery in early February, and over 16 contests since the Olympic break he's produced three goals and 11 points.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, hitting 30 goals for 20th season, as Capitals beat Flyers 6-4

Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Vegas takes on Washington following Stone's 2-goal game

The Vegas Golden Knights host the Washington Capitals after Mark Stone's two-goal game against the Edmonton Oilers in the Golden Knights' 4-3 overtime loss

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Hofer makes 21 saves to help Blues beat Washington 3-0

Jimmy Snuggerud and Otto Stenberg scored, Joel Hofer made 21 saves and the St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 3-0 on Tuesday night

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Pierre-Luc Dubois drops Robert Thomas with WWE-style slam, gets ejected! One of the most jarring moments of the night!

MARCH 25 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Capitals are ushering in a youth movement on the fly as they prepare for life after Alex Ovechkin

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MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Sabres play the Capitals after Quinn's hat trick

The Buffalo Sabres host the Washington Capitals after Jack Quinn's hat trick against the San Jose Sharks in the Sabres' 6-3 win

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Washington visits Philadelphia after McMichael's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Philadelphia Flyers after Connor McMichael scored two goals in the Capitals' 7-3 win against the Calgary Flames

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Calgary visits Washington after Farabee's 2-goal game

The Calgary Flames visit the Washington Capitals after Joel Farabee scored two goals in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

A somber day for the Capitals after trading longtime defenseman John Carlson to Anaheim

It was a jarring day for the Washington Capitals after they traded Carlson to Anaheim in the middle of the night

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Bruins play the Capitals, look to continue home win streak

The Boston Bruins will try to keep their 11-game home win streak alive when they face the Washington Capitals

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Finds twine in loss Dubois scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Dubois has four goals and two assists over five games since he returned from an abdominal surgery. The 27-year-old has provided some spark to the Capitals' top six and power play, with two of his goals in that span coming with the man advantage. For the season, he has six points, 25 shots on net and 11 hits over 11 outings.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine in loss Dubois scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Mammoth.

Impact Dubois has four goals and two assists over five games since he returned from abdominal surgery. The 27-year-old has provided some spark to the Capitals' top six and power play, with two of his goals in that span coming with the man advantage. For the season, he has six points, 25 shots on net and 11 hits over 11 outings.