Overall the Washington Capitals are off to an okay start, despite currently sitting seventh in the NHL's Metropolitan Division standings. In saying that, defensively they remain a model for other NHL franchises, similar to 2024-25. However, they will now have to deal with a lengthy injury. We have learned, that on Friday one of their top forwards, Pierre-Luc Dubois, underwent surgery and will be out of action for three-to-four months. The surgery was on his abdominal and adductor muscles. Let's figure out the impact to the Capitals lineup.

Centre Pierre-Luc Dubois Out 3-4 Months with Core-Muscular Injury

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This injury news for Pierre-Luc Dubois kind of summarizes his 2025-26 campaign, thus far. He has only appeared in six games

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