Nic Dowd — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Nic Dowd is an NHL center for the Vegas Golden Knights.
2026-27 So Far
Through Nov 4, Nic Dowd has 3 points (0 goals, 3 assists) in 17 games, a 15-point pace over 84 games. He is 15th on the Vegas Golden Knights in scoring. All 3 came at even strength. He is averaging 11:41 of ice time a game.
Scouting Report
A seventh-round pick, Nic Dowd plays third-line minutes, providing a limited impact late in his career. He is a physical, hitting center who consistently gets in front of shots and effectively suppresses opponent chances at even strength.
Despite these defensive contributions, Dowd takes penalties often, rarely shoots the puck, and seldom generates quality scoring chances, which limits his overall offensive contribution.
Player Profile
| Position | Center |
|---|---|
| Team | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Shoots / Catches | R |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
| Born | May 27, 1990 (age 36) in Huntsville, United States |
| Draft | 2009 — Round 7, Pick 198 — LAK |
2026-27 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 13 | 5 | 0.0% | 11:41 | 40.3% | 1.3 | 0.2 | -0.9 | -0.16 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | +0.2 | -0.0 | -0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 37th (100th = league leader).
2026-27 Scoring by Situation
| Situation | G | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Even Strength | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Power Play | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shorthanded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Shooting & Rate Stats
| TOI/GP | Shots | S% | Primary A | Secondary A | P/GP | xG | GAR/60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:41 | 5 | 0.0% | 2 | 1 | 0.18 | 1.3 | -0.37 |
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -0.9 |
| 2025-26 | 75 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -4.6 |
| 2024-25 | 82 | 14 | 13 | 27 | 0.2 |
| 2023-24 | 64 | 12 | 10 | 22 | -0.2 |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 13 | 12 | 25 | 2.9 |
| 2021-22 | 64 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 1.0 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 0.2 |
| 2019-20 | 56 | 7 | 8 | 15 | -1.1 |
| 2018-19 | 64 | 8 | 14 | 22 | 1.7 |
| 2017-18 | 56 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -3.0 |
| 2016-17 | 70 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 3.4 |
| 2015-16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
Analysis
In the 2026-27 season Nic Dowd has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength defense (+0.2 GAR), while his even-strength offense grades below replacement (-0.5).
Across 12 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 3.4 in 2016-17.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nic Dowd's GAR this season?
Nic Dowd has been worth -0.9 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Nic Dowd's WAR this season?
Nic Dowd has been worth about -0.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2026-27 season. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Nic Dowd have this season?
Nic Dowd has 0 goals and 3 assists for 3 points in 17 games this season.
Is Nic Dowd a good center?
Nic Dowd ranks by total value among NHL skaters by GAR (-0.9) in the 2026-27 season.
What is Nic Dowd's career GAR?
Across 12 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Nic Dowd has accumulated -0.2 career GAR and 200 points.
How tall is Nic Dowd, and how much does he weigh?
Nic Dowd is 6'2" tall and weighs 195 lb. Born May 27, 1990 (age 36) in Huntsville, United States.
How does Nic Dowd score across situations in 2026-27?
Nic Dowd has 3 even-strength points, 0 on the power play, and 0 shorthanded in 2026-27.
What is Nic Dowd's shooting percentage in 2026-27?
Nic Dowd has scored on 0.0% of 5 shots in 2026-27.