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Nic Dowd opened the scoring in the second period but it was to no avail as Washington lost 4-3 in overtime to Florida.
The loss eliminated the Capitals in six games from the Stanley Cup playoffs. Dowd's goal was his first of the playoffs as he also chipped in one assist in Game 3. Dowd had 10 goals and 24 points in 64 games for Washington this season.
Nic Dowd is expected to return to the Washington lineup from an upper-body injury on Sunday.
The 31-year-old suffered the injury on Mar. 19 and has been out of action the last two weeks. The fourth liner has eight goals and 17 points in 50 games this season for the Capitals.
The Washington Capitals won't have Nic Dowd (upper body) available on Monday night against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Dowd has missed the last four games due to his ailment and he'll miss another one tonight. The 31-year-old forward has eight goals and 17 points in 50 games this season.
Nic Dowd (upper body) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against the New Jersey Devils.
There was some speculation surrounding Dowd heading into Saturday night, but he will not join the active Washington Capitals lineup in this outing. Dowd has not played since March 18th. He has eight goals and 17 points in 50 games played.
DFS Last 5
Date | Opponent | Pts |
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Apr 17th | @Penguins | 1.3 |
Apr 15th | @Islanders | 10.6 |
Apr 13th | Blue Jackets | 2.8 |
Apr 12th | @Blue Jackets | |
Apr 10th | Hurricanes | 16.9 |