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
NIC DOWD #26 - CENTER - WASHINGTON CAPITALS
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Not playing against Montreal Dowd (upper body) won't play Saturday against Montreal, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
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
Taking maintenance day Dowd will miss Tuesday's practice for maintenance reasons, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Impact Dowd's availability for a crucial showdown against the Islanders does not appear to be in jeopardy, but further updates are likely forthcoming following Wednesday's morning skate. The 32-year-old has posted a career-high 13 goals and 25 points in 60 games this season.
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Ties career high in goals Dowd provided a goal in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Islanders.
Impact Dowd scored in the third period to increase Washington's lead to 4-1. It was his 11th goal and 22nd point in 53 games this season. Dowd has tied his career high in goals and is just two points away from his personal best in the latter category, which he set in 2021-22 with 24 points in 64 outings.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bags apple Dowd tallied an assist and four PIM during Saturday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.
Impact Dowd has two points in six games since returning from a lower-body injury that cost him 12 games during January and February. With Lars Eller having been traded to the Avalanche, the 32-year-old's importance in the defensive zone becomes even more critical for a Capitals team desperate to salvage their playoff hopes, but his lack of consistent offense keeps him off the fantasy radar in most formats.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from IR Dowd (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Impact This paves the way for Dowd, who last played Jan. 16 against the Islanders, to return to the lineup Tuesday against Detroit. The 32-year-old forward has chipped in 19 points, 42 shots on goal, 37 blocks and 97 hits in 44 contests this campaign.
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Nearing return to action Dowd (lower body) is "definitely getting closer" to playing according to coach Peter Laviolette in the lead-up to Tuesday's clash with Detroit, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact Dowd has been out of action since Jan. 16 versus the Islanders, a stretch of 12 games on the shelf due to his lingering lower-body issue. If cleared to play, the 32-year-old center figures to slot in as a bottom-six option, thought that hasn't stopped him from recording 19 points in 44 games this season.
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Skates before practice Thursday Dowd (lower body) skated before practice Thursday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
Impact Dowd has missed the last seven games, as he was injured versus the Islanders on Jan. 16. The bottom-two center had 10 goals and 19 points in 44 games before the injury.
FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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