Category: Nic Dowd
Matthew Knies bloodies Nic Dowd after hitting Capitals center in head, referees rule ‘incidental contact’
Toronto Maple LeafsSo this is a strange one. With 5:32 remaining in the second period, the Washington Capitals appeared to be going to a power play, perhaps for even five minutes, after Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies hit Nic Dowd in the head. Dowd, who was bloodied, left the ice immediately and went down th...
Read moreCapitals score two shorthanded goals in game for first time since 2006 in 4-1 win over Philadelphia Flyers
Andrew MangiapaneThe Washington Capitals downed the Philadelphia Flyers in a special teams bonanza on Tuesday, capturing a 4-1 victory to earn their fourth win of the season. While the Caps didn’t strike on the man advantage, Nic Dowd and Andrew Mangiapane scored on back-to-back penalty kills to give Washington two...
Read moreCapitals bark at Dylan McIlrath, yell ‘Selke’ at Dylan Strome during Spencer Carbery post-game victory speech
CapsThe Washington Capitals won their fourth straight game on Tuesday, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 at Wells Fargo Center. The Caps had four different goal-scorers — Nic Dowd, Andrew Mangiapne, John Carlson, and Jakob Chychrun — but Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery decided to give shout outs...
Read moreGoing long on shorties: Caps beat Flyers 4-1
Travis SanheimThe Washington Capitals took an early lead to begin their back-to-back with the Philadelphia Flyers, and they didn’t let go of it. Weird goals incoming. First it was Nic Dowd on a solo tour, forcing a turnover to score shorthanded. Then it was Andrew Mangiapane, again shorthanded, but this time assi...
Read moreHere’s the Capitals slapping the living bejeezus out of each other with tortillas: ‘You just made my ear ring!’
Andrew MangiapaneThe Washington Capitals made the most of their time during Media Day last month. And by that, I mean, the Caps conducted Tortilla Slap Challenges during breaks between shooting promotional photos and videos. Well, I’m happy to report our favorite hockey players did not take it easy on each other as...
Read moreCapitals projected fourth line of Nic Dowd, Brandon Duhaime, and Taylor Raddysh could provide more offense this season
Brian MacLellanThe Washington Capitals reshaped two-thirds of their fourth line this past summer when Brian MacLellan signed wingers Brandon Duhaime and Taylor Raddysh on the first day of NHL free agency. The two are slated to join longtime Capitals centerman Nic Dowd and will be vital to the team’s success. “They...
Read moreNic Dowd headlines latest Capitals to return for informal skates at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
CapitalARLINGTON, VA — With training camp just over two weeks away, Nic Dowd became one of the newest participants in the Capitals’ informal skates at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Dowd joined former Capital Joe Snively, who was wearing a Detroit Red Wings jersey, and prospect Zac Funk among the fresh faces at...
Read moreSpencer Carbery shares first thoughts on Capitals’ logjam at center: ‘McMichael can easily, seamlessly go on the wing’
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals made several additions to their lineup this offseason, and none were more newsworthy than acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Los Angeles Kings. Washington, betting on a return to form for Dubois and cashing in on his low trade value due to his long-term contract, added to t...
Read moreNic Dowd places in Selke Trophy voting for NHL’s best defensive forward
Nic DowdFor years, Nic Dowd has provided timely offense for the Washington Capitals despite serving as the team’s fourth-line center and facing heavily defensive assignments. Now, after posting his fourth-consecutive double-digit goals and third-straight 20-plus points campaign, Dowd is getting some recogni...
Read moreNic Dowd: 2023-24 season review
Nic DowdNic Dowd had the toughest assignments of any player in the NHL. By the Numbers Summary 12 goals 10 assists 64 games played 15.2 average ice time On-ice percentages 41.2 5-on-5 shot-attempt percentage 42.1 5-on-5 expected goal percentage 47.3 5-on-5 actual goal percentage Isolated Impact by HockeyViz...
Read moreThe playoffs are just one win away: Capitals beat Bruins 2-0
John CarlsonAnother night and another must-win game for the Washington Capitals. This time the Caps squared up with the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins who still have plenty to play for as well with their division lead a slim one and a chance to move into the first overall playoff seed in the East. John...
Read morePaige and Nic Dowd sponsor future service dog Judy through America’s VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation
AmericaARLINGTON, VA — Paige and Nic Dowd welcomed a fluffy friend to the ice this week for a very good cause. On Thursday, the Capitals announced that Dowd’s Crowd would sponsor a future service dog through training with America’s VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation. The young pup is named Judy, taking h...
Read moreNot even an Ovi goal as a consolation: Leafs beat Caps 5-1
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals don’t know how to lose without getting blown out, and on Thursday night the Toronto Maple Leafs blew them out. Mark Giordano was first to score, with a bit too much space to shoot for my liking. Eighteen seconds into the second period, Tyler Bertuzzi made it 2-0 by banking th...
Read moreCaps beat Red Wings 4-3 in overtime as Strome scores two
Dylan StromeTuesday’s game between the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings was supposed to be a pivotal moment in the teams’ duel for the second wild-card spot. Instead, they decided to pushing the pivot back a bit. Nic Dowd scored a beaut in the second period, but Alex DeBrincat responded by crashing the...
Read moreLive blog: Capitals take on Oilers in Edmonton
Darcy KuemperThe last time the Washington Capitals took on the Edmonton Oilers, they got blanked 5-0 at Capital One Arena with Connor McDavid exploding for four points. So one would assume, tonight’s game is nothing but up from there. The Capitals are getting three regulars back in the lineup — Tom Wilson, Nic D...
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