Dowd (upper body) isn't in the lineup for Monday's home contest versus Columbus, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Dowd will miss his fourth consecutive game due to his upper-body injury. The Alabama native's next chance to suit up will be at home Wednesday against the Jets.
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Capitals' Nic Dowd: Considered game-time decision
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Dowd (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against Columbus, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Dowd has missed the last three games due to an upper-body injury, and while he's officially considered a game-time decision Monday, he remained on the ice after morning skate, suggesting that he'll be unavailable once again. If Dowd is forced to miss another game, Sonny Milano will likely remain in the lineup for Washington.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: First goalie off Monday
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Thompson was the first goalie to leave the ice ahead of Monday's home game versus Columbus, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports, indicating he'll be in goal.
Thompson has given up four or more goals in three of his last four outings, posting a 1-2-1 record, 4.44 GAA and .840 save percentage in that span. If the 28-year-old backstop continues to struggle, it could open the door for Charlie Lindgren to get a few more opportunities between the pipes.
Capitals' Martin Fehervary: Generates assist in loss
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Fehervary logged an assist in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
The helper snapped an eight-game point drought for Fehervary. The 26-year-old defenseman saw a season-low 16:04 of ice time, which may have been a product of the Capitals chasing offense rather than trying to shut things down at the back. The blueliner is at one goal, six assists, 30 hits, 38 blocked shots, 27 shots on net, 13 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 22 appearances, a pace similar to the one that saw him put up a career-high 25 points in 81 regular-season outings a year ago.
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Capitals' Justin Sourdif: Bends twine in loss
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Sourdif scored a goal on five shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Sourdif is settling into a middle-six role at center while the Capitals are missing Pierre-Luc Dubois (abdomen) and Nic Dowd (upper body). With three points over the last six games, Sourdif looks to be getting more comfortable at the NHL level. He has a total of three goals, one helper, 26 shots on net, 33 hits, eight PIM and a plus-2 rating. While he's improving, he's unlikely to be a fantasy option in most formats this year.
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Capitals' Ethen Frank: Gets another goal Saturday
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Frank scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
That's five points over the last two games for Frank, who seems to be enjoying the Capitals' uptick in scoring. While he's still firmly in a bottom-six role, he should be able to chip in some depth offense. The 27-year-old winger has two goals, six assists, 17 shots on net, eight blocked shots, eight PIM and a plus-5 rating over 11 appearances.
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Capitals' Charlie Lindgren: Sees action in relief Saturday
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Lindgren stopped nine of 10 shots in relief during Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Lindgren entered the game late in the first period after Logan Thompson allowed four goals on six shots, including one on the power play and one shorthanded. The 31-year-old Lindgren stepped up and did a good job, but he should remain the Capitals' No. 2 option between the pipes for now. However, if Thompson continues to struggle, Lindgren could receive some additional playing time.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: Struggles badly vs. Tampa Bay
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Thompson stopped two of six shots before being pulled from Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Thompson departed from the game at 18:19 of the first period after Nikita Kucherov (undisclosed) scored to give the Lightning a 4-1 lead. Thompson was enjoying an excellent start to the season, but he's struggled lately. The 28-year-old has allowed four or more goals in three of his last four appearances. Still, his place as the Capitals' No. 1 goaltender is not under any threat.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Pots goal vs. Tampa Bay
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Chychrun scored a goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Chychrun found the back of the net with a snap shot at 5:26 of the second period. However, that marker merely reduced the Capitals' deficit to two goals. Chychrun has six goals this season, and he's riding his most prolific stretch of the campaign. Saturday's goal pushed his point streak to seven games, tallying three goals and five assists over that span.
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Capitals' Cole Hutson: Pots pair for BU
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Hutson scored twice on 10 shots in Boston University's 4-3 overtime win over Northeastern University on Saturday.
Hutson has had no hesitation to shoot this season, racking up seven goals and 11 helpers in 14 games. The 19-year-old blueliner continues to be a leader for the Terriers, and it's encouraging to see him find plenty of consistency on offense with a pace a touch better than the one he showed in a 14-goal, 48-point freshman season (39 games).
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Capitals' Ilya Protas: Three more points in AHL loss
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Protas scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Hershey's 5-3 loss to Cleveland on Saturday.
Protas is taking off with five goals and five assists during his five-game point streak. He's up to seven goals and eight helpers through 16 outings overall. Protas has been explosive at times with six multi-point efforts, and while he still needs a bit more consistency, his offensive talent is already evident early in his AHL career.
Dowd (upper body) won't play against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Despite participating in the morning skate, Dowd remains day-to-day and will miss his third straight game. He has contributed one goal, four assists, 21 shots on net and 33 hits across 19 appearances this season. Once he's ready to play, Dowd will probably replace Sonny Milano on Washington's fourth line.
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Capitals' Logan Thompson: Starting Saturday
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Thompson will defend the home goal versus Tampa Bay on Saturday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Thompson is off to another fine start, posting an 8-5-1 mark with a 2.00 GAA and a .920 save percentage. While his record was better last season, going 31-6-6, Thompson's peripherals have been a lot better this season. The Lightning are in the middle of the pack as far as generating goals are concerned, averaging 3.05 goals per game.
Chychrun scored a goal on five shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Canadiens.
Chychrun is on a six-game point streak, earning two goals and five assists in that span. The Capitals' recent burst of 15 goals over their last two games has certainly helped everyone get involved on offense. Chychrun is up to five goals, 17 points, 69 shots on net, 21 hits, 23 blocked shots, 19 PIM and a plus-14 rating over 21 appearances. He's got appeal for category coverage while tracking toward a career-best year on offense.
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Capitals' John Carlson: Two more helpers Thursday
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Carlson delivered two assists in Thursday's 8-4 win over Montreal.
The 35-year-old blueliner has gotten onto the scoresheet in seven of his last eight games with four multi-point performances, erupting for two goals and 12 points during that heater. Carlson hasn't maintained a point-a-game pace for a full season since 2019-20, when he amassed 75 points (15 goals, 60 assists) in 69 regular-season contests, but he's very nearly back at that level to kick off 2025-26 with four goals and 19 points in 20 games.
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Capitals' Hendrix Lapierre: Two-point effort in win
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Lapierre picked up two assists in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Canadiens.
The Capitals' fourth line had a productive night, as Lapierre, Ethen Frank and Sonny Milano combined for four goals and eight points. Lapierre snapped a 12-game point drought with his performance, and the 23-year-old center doubled his offensive output on the season -- he has just four assists in 20 games.
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