Capitals trade Nic Dowd to Golden Knights for draft picks, goalie prospect
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Washington Capitals traded veteran center Nic Dowd to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for goalie prospect Jesper Vikman and two future draft picks (a third-round in 2027 and a second-round in 2029).
- Dowd, 35, has been a key defensive player for the Capitals, centering the fourth line and leading in penalty-killing minutes, with a $3 million cap hit and one year remaining on his contract.
- The Golden Knights aim to bolster their center depth amid injuries to William Karlsson and Brett Howden, with Mitch Marner having shifted to center for much of the season.
- Vegas also acquired winger Cole Smith recently and is reshaping their fourth line ahead of the trade deadline.
