Latest Nic Dowd News

Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender

Dec. 11, 2024 17:34 PM EST

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has not missed many games during his two decades in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, and that remarkable durability is one reason why he is fast-approaching Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. The Capitals had lost 33 of their 59 games...

McMichael helps the Capitals beat the Maple Leafs 3-1 for franchise-record 8th straight road win

Dec. 06, 2024 22:08 PM EST

TORONTO (AP) — Connor McMichael scored in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Friday night for their franchise-record eighth consecutive road win. Nic Dowd had a goal and an assist for Washington, which has won five of six overall....

Eklund scores in OT, Sharks beat Capitals 2-1 for their 3rd win in a row

Dec. 03, 2024 21:56 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — William Eklund scored 39 seconds into overtime, Mackenzie Blackwood made 27 saves and the San Jose Sharks ended the Washington Capitals' winning streak at four by beating them 2-1 on Tuesday night. The Capitals fell to 4-2-1 since captain and leading goal-scorer...

Chychrun, Wilson power Capitals to comeback 5-4 OT win over Islanders

Nov. 29, 2024 20:19 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jakob Chychrun scored the overtime winner and had an assist and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 5-4. Tom Wilson struck twice and Nic Dowd and Dylan Strome also scored for the Capitals, who rallied back from a 4-2 deficit and have now won three...

Ovechkin ties NHL record by scoring on 178 different goalies before leaving with apparent leg injury

Nov. 19, 2024 00:40 AM EST

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin tied one NHL record in his pursuit of another before leaving during the third period with an apparent left leg injury. Ovechkin scored twice on Utah goaltender Connor Ingram on Monday night, marking the 178th different goaltender...

Ovechkin scores twice before leaving with apparent injury, leads Capitals past Utah 6-2

Nov. 19, 2024 00:03 AM EST

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice, tying an NHL record, before leaving with an apparent leg injury to propel the Washington Capitals to a 6-2 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night. Ovechkin scored on Connor Ingram, making Ingram the 178th different...

John Tavares scores in OT as the Maple Leafs rally to beat the Capitals 4-3

Nov. 13, 2024 22:56 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch Marner tied it in the final minute of the third period, John Tavares scored the overtime winner and the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Wednesday night. William Nylander sparked the comeback with his...

Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3

Oct. 30, 2024 11:51 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored career goals 856 and 857 less than two minutes apart, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Tuesday night in a back-and-forth showcase of the sport. Ovechkin moved 38 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals...

Capitals hand the Flyers a 6th consecutive loss, extend their win streak to 5

Oct. 23, 2024 22:44 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor McMichael scored twice, Alex Ovechkin got an empty-netter for the 855th goal of his NHL career and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 Wednesday night for their fifth consecutive victory. The Flyers clawed back from a four-goal deficit...

Dowd, Mangiapane scored short-handed goals as Washington beats Flyers 4-1

Oct. 22, 2024 20:49 PM EDT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nic Dowd and Andrew Mangiapane scored short-handed goals in the first period, Charlie Lindgren made 17 saves and the Washington Capitals won their fourth straight game since losing the opener with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Alex...