Capitals’ Pierre-Luc Dubois Out 3–4 Months After Surgery

The Washington Capitals announced that forward Pierre-Luc Dubois will be sidelined for three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair injuries to his abdominal and adductor muscles. The procedure was performed on Friday and is expected to keep Dubois out for a significant portion of the season.

At the earliest, he is likely to return to the lineup around February or March of 2026.

The 26-year-old, acquired by Washington in the offseason, had been battling discomfort for several weeks before opting for surgery. The Capitals said his recovery timeline will be re-evaluated as he progresses through rehabilitation.

Losing Dubois is a major blow to Washington’s depth down the middle as they push through the midseason stretch.

Dubois sustained the injury on October 31 against the New York Islanders during a faceoff battle. After losing his footing and falling awkwardly to the ice, he appeared to be in significant discomfort and required assistance leaving the rink, putting little weight on his leg as he exited.

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