A new start in Washington, is that all Pierre-Luc Dubois needed to get back on track?
The sample is obviously still very thin, but it is possible to say that the Quebecer leaves a good first impression with the Capitals. Our collaborator with The AthleticPierre LeBrun, shared during his time at the Canadiens pre-game that he spoke with Caps head coach Spencer Carbery, and the latter is very satisfied with his new attacker.
Before the match against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday evening, the 26-year-old athlete already had five points to his name in eight games (1 goal and 4 assists). However, Carbery explained that he mainly gave defensive responsibilities to Dubois by pitting him against the best opposing lines and the latter responded very well to the challenge. In fact, the arrival of Dubois is welcomed by Carbery on all levels, as summarized by Pierre LeBrun.
“In addition, Pierre-Luc has integrated very well into the locker room, with his new teammates, he is a model as a player currently with the Capitals,” shared LeBrun, reporting the words of the Caps head coach. .
The one who signed an eight-year, $68 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings last year was traded for goaltender Darcy Kuemper. He was coming off a 16-goal, 40-point campaign in 82 games in Los Angeles.
His best NHL season in terms of production was 63 points with the Winnipeg Jets during the 2022-23 campaign.
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