Topic - Connor Mcmichael

“Dowder’s a huge defensive piece on this team, and they’re hard shoes to fill," said Connor McMichael, who scored twice and assumed some of Dowd's ice time against the Devils.

Nic Dowd, a top trade candidate, is day to day for Capitals with an upper-body injury →

“I don’t think I’m going to be the guy that’s going to be able to just replace Nicklas Backstrom," McMichael said.

Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says →