
Since joining the Washington Capitals for the 2018-2019 season, Nic Dowd has missed recording 100 hits only once, his first season in DC where he recorded 97 hits. Best known for his defensive-prowess and face-off abilities, Dowd has been utilized extensively on the penalty kill and in the defensive-zone.
Rarely found on highlight-reels for his hits, Dowd is a physical player nonetheless. One of Dowd’s most impressive hits came as a member of the Los Angeles Kings: