Breaking: Capitals Sign Nic Dowd To Multi-Year Extension

The Washington Capitals have re-signed their key shutdown center, who has also had a career year on the scoresheet, agreeing to a two-year extension with center Nic Dowd.

DOWDER'S BACK FOR MORE‼️

The Washington Capitals have re-signed center Nic Dowd to a two-year, $6 million contract extension. Dowd’s contract will carry an average annual value of $3 million.#ALLCAPS | @Shift4
— z - Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 16, 2025

It's a two-year, $6 million contract extension with a $3 million AAV.

Dowd, 34, has recorded a career-high 14 goals and 27 points in 81 games this season. The 6'1", 193-pounder has also handed out 127 hits while setting another career-best with 81 blocked shots.

He's coming off a three-year, $1.3M AAV deal, and was a pending UFA.

It's Dowd's seventh year with Washington. Since his arrival in the 2018-19 season, he's tops among all Capitals in faceoffs won, and second in plus/minus rating (+47). In 450 total games with the team (going into the season finale), he has 75 goals and 75 assists for 150 points, along with 843 hits and 370 blocked shots.

Senior vice president & general manager Chris Patrick on Nic Dowd’s two-year contract extension.#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/owSiFVC4U3
— z - Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 16, 2025

Senior vice president & general manager Chris Patrick said of Dowd, "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.

"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."

A nice signing for the Caps.