Category: Nic Dowd
Nic Dowd headlines latest Capitals to return for informal skates at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Zac FunkARLINGTON, 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’
Los Angeles KingsThe 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
Washington CapitalsFor 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
Micah Blake McCurdyNic 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
Nic DowdAnother 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
Guide Dog FoundationARLINGTON, 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
Mark GiordanoThe 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
Charlie LindgrenTuesday’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
Connor McDavidThe 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...
Read moreMetropolitan Notes: Capitals, Konecny, Palat, Greaves
Nic DowdTaking the ice for practice this morning, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network provided several updates to injured members of the Washington Capitals. He reports that forward T.J. Oshie skated once again, but is still considered week-to-week, while Nic Dowd and Martin Fehervary both skated i...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, Tarasenko, And The Rangers
Alex CarrierNHL Rumors sees what the Nashville Predators may do at the NHL Trade Deadline while kicking the tires on the Rangers and more.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Nashville Predators, Tarasenko, And The Rangers
Alex CarrierNHL Rumors sees what the Nashville Predators may do at the NHL Trade Deadline while kicking the tires on the Rangers and more.
Read moreSpencer Carbery shares updated injury information on several players ahead of game against Arizona Coyotes
Martin FehervaryThe Washington Capitals held an optional practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Saturday morning after their big win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Capitals will next host the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday as they seek to keep their positive momentum going. Head coach Spencer Carbery met with the me...
Read moreGoalies will be in high demand at the trade deadline
Anthony ManthaThe NHL trade deadline is on Friday, March 8, and it will be the most important one for the Washington Capitals since 2018. For the first time in almost two decades, the Caps will be — or at least should be — unambiguous sellers. And they’ve got lots to sell. Anthony Mantha, Nic Dowd, and
Read moreEdmonton Oilers believed to have a level of interest in acquiring both Nic Dowd and Anthony Mantha from Capitals
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals lost a pivotal matchup with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, severely impacting their postseason chances. The Capitals have just three games remaining before the March 8 trade deadline and speculation around the team’s potentially available players is continuing to inc...
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