Dowd registered a goal, five PIM and eight hits in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd dropped the gloves with Lightning forward Michael Eyssimont following the latter's hit that knocked Nick Jensen (undisclosed) out of the game. Dowd also provided an insurance goal in the third period to snap a six-game scoring drought. The 33-year-old forward has hit the 20-point mark in three consecutive seasons.

Dowd (upper body) has been activated from injured reserve ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Oilers, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd was initially labeled a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup with Edmonton, but his activation suggests he'll be available. He missed nine games with the injury and should return to a bottom-six role.

Dowd (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus the Oilers on Thursday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd will need to be activated off injured reserve in order to be eligible to return against Edmonton. The 33-year-old pivot has collected 16 points through 45 games this season.

Dowd (upper body) will not be in the lineup against the Penguins on Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd may have played his last game in a Capitals jersey, as the 33-year-old center has been the subject of trade speculation recently. Prior to getting hurt, the Alabama native was finding his offensive game with one goal and two assists in his previous four outings.

Dowd (upper body) returned to practice Friday in a non-contact jersey, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd has missed the last four games after he was injured Feb. 20 versus New Jersey. He won't play Friday against the Flyers, but he's expected to return at some point next week. Dowd has eight goals, eight assists, 57 blocked shots and 58 hits in 45 contests this season.

Dowd (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd, who last played Tuesday, was already expected to miss Saturday's game against Florida, but he's now also been ruled out for Monday's game against Ottawa at a minimum. He has eight goals, 16 points, 58 hits and 57 blocks in 45 outings in 2023-24. Hendrix Lapierre was called up from AHL Hershey in a corresponding move.

Dowd (upper body) is considered to be day-to-day, but he won't travel for the Capitals' upcoming two-game road trip, the team reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd is expected to miss Thursday's match in Tampa Bay and Saturday's road contest versus the Panthers. After that, the Capitals will return home to face the Senators on Monday. With the 33-year-old forward unavailable, Pierrick Dube was recalled from AHL Hershey on Wednesday and might draw into the lineup. Dowd has eight goals, 16 points, 30 PIM, 56 hits and 57 blocks in 45 appearances this season.

Dowd (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's contest versus the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd was hurt in the first period and didn't appear in the second. The 33-year-old entered Tuesday on a three-game point streak (one goal, two assists). If he misses time, Nicolas Aube-Kubel figures to enter the lineup.

Dowd scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd gave the Capitals a lead early in the first period. He snapped a five-game point drought with the tally, though that slump followed a strong January that saw the fourth-liner rack up seven points over 13 appearances. Dowd has eight goals, six assists, 40 shots on net, 45 hits, 52 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating through 42 outings this season. He's steady as a defensive center, but he typically won't score enough to help in fantasy.

Dowd has posted three goals and seven points over the last 10 games.

EDGE Analysis

Dowd is rebounding from a quiet December which saw him post just two goals and one assist in 14 games. The 33-year-old could garner plenty of interest if Washington decides to be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline, but has only topped the 20-point mark four times in his career so this boon to his fantasy appeal may be short-lived.