The Washington Capitals have secured center Nic Dowd with a two-year contract extension worth $3 million against the cap, allowing him to remain with the team until at least 2025. This season marked a career high for Dowd, who achieved 14 goals and 27 points in 81 games, solidifying his role as an essential two-way player. General Manager Chris Patrick praised Dowd's consistency, leadership, and community contributions, highlighting his important role on the roster. Dowd has excelled in faceoff situations and is noted for his penalty-kill prowess, logging the most shorthanded ice time among Capitals forwards.

With Dowd’s extension, the Capitals are ensuring depth at the center position, crucial for their upcoming playoff run. Dowd's contributions on and off the ice, coupled with his involvement in community service initiatives, reflect his value to the franchise. The Capitals head into the playoffs following a strong regular-season performance, and Dowd’s experience will be pivotal as they aim for success in the postseason.