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Capitals Rule Pierre‑Luc Dubois Out 3–4 Months After Abdominal and Adductor Surgery

The timetable pushes his potential return into the late season and leaves Washington relying on internal center options.

Oct 28, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) shoots the puck during the game between the Stars and the Capitals at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Washington said Dubois had surgery on Nov. 7 to repair abdominal and adductor injuries and disclosed the 3–4 month recovery on Nov. 9.
  • Dubois was hurt on Oct. 31 against the Islanders after a defensive‑zone faceoff and needed help leaving the ice.
  • The projected recovery window points to a March or April return, lining up after the NHL’s Olympic break.
  • With Dubois out, Connor McMichael has moved into the second‑line center role as the Capitals search for effective middle‑six combinations.
  • Dubois had zero points in six appearances this fall after a 66‑point season in 2024‑25, and Washington is 1‑2‑1 since the injury within a 7‑7‑1 start.