Golden Knights Secure Forward Nic Dowd from Capitals
The Vegas Golden Knights have made a significant roster move by acquiring forward Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals. This transaction was confirmed by General Manager Kelly McCrimmon on March 5, 2026.
Details of the Trade
In exchange for Nic Dowd, the Golden Knights gave up goaltender Jesper Vikman, a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft, and a second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Entry Draft.
About Nic Dowd
Nic Dowd, aged 35, has played 55 games with the Capitals this season. He has recorded 16 points, including four goals and 12 assists, with an average ice time of 15:33 minutes per game.
Performance Metrics
- Shorthanded ice time: 2:40 per game, the highest among Capitals forwards and ranked 10th in the NHL.
- Total hits this season: 113, ranking third on the Capitals.
- Career-high points last season: 27 (14 goals, 13 assists) across 82 games.
Career Overview
Born in Huntsville, Alabama, Dowd spent the last eight seasons with Washington, reaching a minimum of 20 points in six of those campaigns. Before joining the Capitals, he played a season with the Vancouver Canucks in 2017-18 and spent parts of three seasons with the Los Angeles Kings from 2015-18.
Early Career
Dowd was drafted by the Kings in the seventh round (198th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He joined the Kings after a successful college career at St. Cloud State University, where he accumulated 121 points in 155 NCAA games and was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award in 2014.
Player Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Nic Dowd |
| Birthplace | Huntsville, AL |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 195 lbs |
| Age | 35 |
| Shooting Style | Right |
This acquisition solidifies the Golden Knights’ commitment to enhancing their squad as they look to make a strong playoff push in the current season.
