HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Washington Capitals have re-signed center Nic Dowd, a Huntsville, Alabama native.
Dowd and team officials agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract extension that was announced by senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick.
Dowd’s contract will carry an average annual value of $3 million.
“Nic has been an integral member of our team, both on the ice and in our leadership group, and we are excited to extend his contract for an additional two years,” said Patrick. “During his time in Washington, Nic has proven to be a consistent and reliable two-way player who can be trusted in all situations. This signing solidifies our depth at the critical center position as we move forward. Off the ice, Nic has been a consummate professional and has made significant contributions to our community through his charitable efforts.”
Dowd, 34, has recorded a career-high 27 points in 81 games this season. The 2024-25 season has been Dowd’s most productive offensive campaign, despite him having the lowest five-on-five offensive zone start percentage (11.8%) in the NHL among forwards with at least 20 games played.
Dowd was also the recipient of the organization’s second-annual Caps Care Community Award in honor of his efforts in the community during the 2024-25 season. Dowd was heavily involved in the community during the 2024-25 season, including through his participation in his own player program, Dowd’s Crowd.
He signed with the Capitals as a free agent on July 1, 2018. He is in his seventh season with Washington. Since making his Capitals debut on Oct. 3, 2018, the Huntsville, Alabama native ranks first on the team in face-off wins.
Dowd was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the seventh round of the 2009 NHL draft. In 581 career games with Washington, Vancouver and Los Angeles, Dowd has registered 176 points.
There are three players from Alabama who have spent time in the NHL or are currently still playing.
- Nic Dowd (Washington Capitals)
- Jared Ross (Philadelphia Flyers)
- Aud Tuten (Chicago Black Hawks)
Dowd also attended Culver Military Academy Prep in Indiana as part of the U. S. High School Preparatory hockey program.
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