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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Golden Knights survive late Avalanche surge, win Game 1 of Western Conferene Final
Off-ice drama hardly bothers the Vegas Golden Knights, apparently. The Pacific Division champions looked well on their way to victory in the first game of the Western Conference Final.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 21
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Golden Knights hang on to take Game 1
The NHL's Western Conference Finals began on Wednesday night with the Vegas Golden Knights holding on for a 4-2 Game 1 win over the Colorado Avalanche.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 20
Vegas Golden Knights Have Cap Issues to Resolve to Sign Multiple Players
It is never easy to talk about teams that are still in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it is part of the business. As we have seen, teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are going on long playoff runs and have to deal with their free agents days before July 1st.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / Oilersnation / April 20
NHL Notebook: Playoff hockey is back in Buffalo, Dowd and Durzi at the centre of tensions between Golden Knights, Mammoth
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare for Game 1 of their seventh consecutive playoff run, the Buffalo Sabres got their first taste of post-season action in 15 years on Sunday night.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 20
Mammoth’s Durzi fined for head-butting Golden Knights’ Andersson
Some repercussions followed a rather controversial incident on the second day of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. On Monday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Utah Mammoth defenseman Sean Durzi has been fined $5,000 for head-butting Vegas Golden Knights defender Rasmus Andersson.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 20
‘I’m coming for you’: Golden Knights’ Nic Dowd shares choice words toward Mammoth’s Logan Cooley
Logan Cooley certainly had an eventful first career Stanley Cup Playoff game, as he not only scored his first career playoff goal in his postseason debut on Sunday night, but he also caught the attention of Nic Dowd – and not for good reasons.
NHL News / Dice City Sports / March 21
Golden Knights' loss to Predators: 4-1 defeat
The Golden Knights finally found the net again Saturday afternoon. However, the breakthrough came too late. Vegas gave up the first goal 40 seconds in, fell behind 3-0 in the second period, and dropped a 4-1 decision to the Predators at Bridgestone Arena.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 13
What might the Nick Schmaltz extension mean for the Canucks and Elias Pettersson?
The unrestricted free agent centre market for the 2026 offseason was already tracking to be bleak, but after yesterday’s Nick Schmaltz extension with the Utah Mammoth, the centre cupboards are bare.
NHL News / Dice City Sports / March 5
Golden Knights trade for Nic Dowd to boost fourth line
More grit and experience topped the to-do list Thursday. So, Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon went out and got it, trading for center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 5
Golden Knights Acquire Nic Dowd From Capitals for Third, Second, and Jesper Vikman
The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired veteran center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2029 second-round pick.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5
Are the Capitals looking to sell after Nic Dowd trade?
The Washington Capitals made a surprising trade on Thursday morning, shipping out center Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and goaltending prospect Jesper Vikman.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5
Capitals positioned to both buy and sell, says Pierre LeBrun
The Washington Capitals were the top team in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25. This year, they are currently four points outside of a playoff spot. The Caps need to decide on their direction as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches on Friday afternoon.
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5
Golden Knights acquire F Nic Dowd from Capitals
The Vegas Golden Knights acquired center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals on Thursday in exchange for goaltender Jesper Vikman, a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a second-round selection in 2029.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5
Washington Trades Veteran Leader Nic Dowd To Golden Knights
Following a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Darren Dreger this morning. If the post proves true, Nic Dowd is expected to be traded to the Vegas Golden Knights.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5
Report: Golden Knights expected to acquire Nic Dowd from Capitals
The Vegas Golden Knights continue to solidify their depth, as they’re expected to spin a move to bring in center Nic Dowd from the Washington Capitals, as first reported by The Fourth Period insider David Pagnotta.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26
Capitals place veteran center Nic Dowd on IR
The Washington Capitals have awarded one of their top AHL scorers with the first NHL call-up of his career. Winger Bogdan Trineyev has been recalled after recording six points and 15 shots on goal in the Hershey Bears’ last six games.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / November 22
Capitals’ Nic Dowd out day-to-day with upper-body injury
A notable veteran asset down the middle is going to miss another game. When speaking to the media, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery revealed that forward Nic Dowd will not be in the lineup when the team hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday night and is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
NHL News / House of Hockey / April 24, 2025
NHL DoPS makes suspension decision on Capitals' cross-checks to faces of Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield
Adding to the frustration that Montreal Canadiens fans are experiencing right now is the decision by the NHL not to punish Washington Capitals players for their actions in Game 2.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 16, 2025
Capitals F Nic Dowd signs 2-year contract extension
Washington Capitals center Nic Dowd signed a two-year, $6 million contract extension Wednesday. Dowd, who turns 35 on May 27, has recorded career-high totals in goals (14), points (27) and games played (81) this season.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / October 23, 2024
The Capitals are actually good this season and here's why
It has only been five games, but early returns on the 2024-25 iteration of the Caps are that this squad is actually good.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 7, 2024
Three more Capitals players who could be on the trade block amid team's busy deadline
With still a day to go as of Thursday afternoon, here are three more Caps players who could potentially find themselves on the move.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 2, 2024
Oilers Reportedly Interested in Capitals Forward Nic Dowd
The Edmonton Oilers have yet to make any trades heading into the deadline, but they will likely become more active in the next week. With Chris Tanev recently
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 1, 2024
Why Capitals center Nic Dowd could be this deadline’s version of Barclay Goodrow in 2020
Exactly one week away from the NHL’s March 8 trade deadline, we’ve got you covered at Daily Faceoff with at least one trade-focused story every day until Deadline Day.
NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 29, 2024
NHL Trade Rumors: Edmonton Oilers Interested In Dowd?
During the first intermission of Wednesday night’s game between the Edmonton Oilers and St. Louis Blues on Sportsnet, Jeff Marek announced that forward
NHL News / Oilersnation / February 19, 2024
Using a first-round pick to acquire Nic Dowd would be a heavy cost for the Edmonton Oilers
Since returning from the NHL All-Star break, the Edmonton Oilers have lost their mojo. They’ve managed victories in two of their five games, with the wins coming against the Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings and two of those losses coming against critical opponents, the Vegas Golden Knights and Los Angeles Kings.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 11, 2024
Best Nic Dowd trade destinations if Capitals move on ahead of deadline
The NHL Trade Deadline is about a month away now. And we have already seen a few major moves. Those moves have created a glaring hole in the trade market.
Washington Capitals News / NHL Rumors / February 2, 2024
NHL Rumors: Nic Dowd Could Be An Under-The-Radar Trade For A Contender
Daily Faceoff: Frank Seravalli last week on Washington Capitals forward Nic Dowd and how he could interest teams at the trade deadline. ** NHLRumors.com
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 20, 2024
Rangers Should Pursue Nic Dowd Trade With Capitals
Despite facing some adversity with a few losses in recent games, the New York Rangers have been red-hot during the first half of their 2023-24 campaign.
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