Capitals players distraught after Nic Dowd’s trade to Vegas: ‘What if we won against Utah? Would it have been different?’
RMNB • • sports
Key Points:
- The Washington Capitals traded Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights, ending his eight-season tenure and leaving a significant gap both on the ice and in the locker room.
- Dowd was a key defensive forward and mentor, known for his unglamorous but vital role, including penalty killing and defensive zone starts, as well as leadership as an alternate captain.
- Teammates praised Dowd's professionalism, leadership, and mentorship, highlighting his impact on younger players like Hendrix Lapierre and Brandon Duhaime.
- The Capitals face a critical playoff push, currently trailing the Boston Bruins, and must quickly adjust to Dowd's absence with just 19 regular-season games left.
- With the trade deadline approaching, the Capitals
