Trending Now - Golden Knights Add Veteran Forward Nic Dowd From Capitals
WHO:
Nic Dowd, 35, forward
Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals
Jesper Vikman, goaltender
Kelly McCrimmon, General Manager of the Golden Knights
Spencer Carbery, coach of the Capitals
WHAT:
The Golden Knights acquired Nic Dowd from the Capitals.
The Capitals received Jesper Vikman, a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft, and a second-round pick in the 2029 NHL Entry Draft.
Dowd has recorded 16 points (4 goals, 12 assists) in 55 games this season.
Dowd's shorthanded ice time per game is 2:40, the highest among Capitals forwards and ranked 10th in the NHL.
Dowd has produced 113 hits in the 2025-26 season, the third-highest total on the Capitals.
Dowd has a contract worth $3 million annually that runs through the 2026-27 season.
WHERE:
The trade occurred between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals.
Dowd is from Huntsville, Alabama.
WHEN:
The trade was announced on March 5, 2026.
The Golden Knights entered March 5, 2026, with a record of 29-19-14.
The Capitals had a record of 31-25-7 as of March 5, 2026.
WHY:
The Golden Knights aimed to strengthen their forward depth due to injuries to key players, including captain Mark Stone and William Karlsson.
The Capitals are unlikely to reach the playoffs this season, prompting the trade to allow Dowd to pursue playoff opportunities.
HOW:
The trade involved sending two draft picks and a goaltender to the Capitals in exchange for Dowd.
On March 5, 2026, the Vegas Golden Knights announced they have acquired forward Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman and two draft picks. Dowd, who hails from Huntsville, Alabama, has recorded 16 points this season and is known for his strong defensive play, leading Capitals forwards in shorthanded ice time. This trade comes as the Golden Knights look to bolster their roster amid injuries to key players, while the Capitals shift focus as they face challenges in reaching the playoffs.