Category: Nic Dowd
Unscheduled loss: Sharks beat Caps 2-1 in overtime
San Jose SharksThe Washington Capitals met Macklin Celebrini for the first time on Tuesday night, hosting the San Jose Sharks to DC for a rare visit. Tyler Toffoli owned the lone goal of the first period, using Rasmus Sandin as a screen as he ripped a fine shot from the high slot. Nic Dowd drew it even
Read moreDylan Strome ‘doesn’t look great’ after taking high stick to face twice in same week: ‘He’s going to postpone his modeling career for a month’
Brandon DuhaimeDylan Strome’s mouth faced (pun: intended) some unbelievable bad luck twice in the same week. Strome was high-sticked twice in virtually the same spot, losing blood and at least a part of a tooth in the process. Monday, Strome did not take the ice for practice, joining John Carlson, Nic Dowd, and Br...
Read moreIvan Miroshnichenko has points in three of his last four games and the Capitals are dominating with him on the ice
Brandon DuhaimeIvan Miroshnichenko is set to become a core part of the Washington Capitals’ future, but his time as a legit NHL player may have just begun. Since his recall in late November, Miroshnichenko has found success by simplifying his game and playing on the fourth line with two of the hardest-nose players...
Read moreSpencer Carbery criticizes officials for high-sticking call against Nic Dowd: ‘He just missed it’
Spencer CarberyWASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Capitals gave up five power play opportunities in their 3-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils, but one call in particular stuck out. Just 28 seconds into the third period, Nic Dowd took his second minor penalty of the night after the Devils’ Nico Hischier drew a high-stic...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin scores two then gets hurt as Caps beat Utahns 6-2
Club KidsThe Washington Capitals maneuvered through the many marshes, mudflats, and meadows of Salt Lake City to hand a defeat to the Utah Hockey Club and their upstart Utahns. Jack McBain out-dueled Trevor van Riemsdyk in front of the net to give the Club Kids an early lead. Dylan Strome returned us to even...
Read moreMatthew Knies bloodies Nic Dowd after hitting Capitals center in head, referees rule ‘incidental contact’
Nic DowdSo 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
CapsThe 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
Spencer CarberyThe 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
Nic DowdThe 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!’
Charlie LindgrenThe 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
Washington CapitalsThe 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
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’
Pierre-Luc DuboisThe 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...
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