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Nic Dowd

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WSH · C

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Nicklas Backstrom · Hip (Out)

Skaters
2023-2024 Preseason Projections
Draft Value	-0.19	-0.08
ADP	Undrafted	Undrafted
OFF	29	29
B2B	15	15
PROJ	257.00	305.00
G	10	12
AST	13	31
PTS	23	43
PIM	34	22
SOG	74	100
HIT	152	36
BLK	60	35

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Season Statistics
PROJ	234.9	13.8
G	12	0
AST	10	1
PTS	22	1
PIM	47	2
SOG	61	12
HIT	111	2
BLK	72	5

Recent News
	Nic Dowd's Capitals impact draws rave Dylan Strome review after Flames win Published June 26th, 2024 via MSN Grading Nic Dowd after a fantastic season Published May 29th, 2024 via Stars and Sticks "WHERE ARE THEY NOW?" - NIC DOWD - Wenatchee Wild Published May 21st, 2024 via Canadian Hockey League "WHERE ARE THEY NOW?" - NIC DOWD - Wenatchee Wild Published May 21st, 2024 via Canadian Hockey League Nic Dowd places in Selke Trophy voting for NHL's best defensive forward Published May 19th, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks Nic Dowd - NHL Center - News, Stats, Bio and more - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times 2023-24 Rink Wrap: Nic Dowd Published May 9th, 2024 via Japers Rink Nic Dowd: 2023-24 season review Published May 9th, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks	Nicklas Backstrom Final 2023-24 Report Card Published June 11th, 2024 via Stars and Sticks Nicklas Backstrom's Heroic Stanley Cup Moment: Battling Migraine in Game 5 Win Published June 7th, 2024 via BVM Sports Washington Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom Injury Update Published May 23rd, 2024 via South Philly Review Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking Published May 21st, 2024 via MSN Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocol - The Athletic Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom in COVID-19 protocols after making season debut Published May 13th, 2024 via The New York Times Nicklas Backstrom Shuts Down False Reports Regarding Injury & Leave From Capitals; What Plan Is For Him At This ... Published May 12th, 2024 via The Hockey News Brian MacLellan anticipates Nicklas Backstrom will stay on long-term injured reserve for remainder of contract Published May 1st, 2024 via Russian Machine Never Breaks

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