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CBJ· Fri Nov 6Game preview →2025-26 season (his most recent)
- GP
- 34
- G
- 1
- A
- 3
- PTS
- 4
- +/-
- -7
- PPP
- 0
- SOG
- 29
- TOI/G
- 9:28
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | HIT | BLK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15 | vs DAL | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 11:54 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 6 | vs TBL | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:00 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 2 | @OTT | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 7:18 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 5 | @PIT | W 5-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:36 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 27 | @FLA | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:54 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 25 | @NJD | W 2-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 11:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 12 | vs FLA | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:12 | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 3 | @CBJ | L 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 8:12 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 31 | @DAL | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:12 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 29 | @STL | W 4-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:06 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec 27 | vs BOS | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:06 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 23 | @OTT | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 13:12 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 21 | @NJD | W 3-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 20 | vs NYI | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:18 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 11 | @VAN | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 6:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 9 | @EDM | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 3 | @PHI | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:30 | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 29 | @MIN | W 3-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 10:18 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov 26 | @PIT | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 8:12 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 23 | vs CAR | W 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:18 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 19 | vs CGY | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 17 | vs EDM | W 5-1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 0 | 9:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 15 | @DET | W 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 8:12 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13 | @COL | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 11:12 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 12 | @UTA | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 3 | 8:18 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 8 | @CAR | L 3-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:54 | 2 | 2 |
| Nov 6 | vs STL | L 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 4 | vs UTA | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:24 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov 1 | vs WSH | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 11:48 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 30 | @BOS | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:00 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28 | vs CBJ | L 3-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 | 12:48 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | @TOR | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:12 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct 20 | @MTL | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:36 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 13 | vs COL | L 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:24 | 2 | 0 |
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| Mar 27 | vs PIT | W 7-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 6:54 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 8 | @FLA | L 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 7:18 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022-23 season | ||||||||||
| Apr 11 | @PHI | L 3-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:24 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 6 | @NJD | L 1-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 13:24 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr 4 | @TOR | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 10:30 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr 2 | vs OTT | W 4-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 11:54 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr 1 | vs FLA | L 0-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec 23 | @CHI | L 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:42 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 20 | @PHI | L 3-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 19 | vs DAL | L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 4:36 | 0 | 0 |
Latest news
Dunne was placed on waivers by the Capitals for the purpose of reassignment to AHL Hershey on Friday.
Dunne made a career-high 34 regular-season appearances with the Sabres last year and recorded a goal, three assists, 40 hits, 38 PIM and 16 blocked shots while averaging 9:29 of ice time. After signing a one-year deal with the Capitals during the offseason, he'll head to the minors to begin the regular season, assuming he clears waivers.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 25
Dunne signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Capitals on Wednesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Dunne will compete for a bottom-six role with the Capitals during training camp. The 27-year-old forward's contract is a one-way deal, which gives him some financial security even if he ends up getting waived prior to the start of the campaign. With the Sabres last year, he produced just four points, along with 29 shots on net, 38 PIM and 40 hits, over 34 regular-season contests.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 1
Dunne has been scratched 19 times in 24 games, including in Monday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks, since he returned from an undisclosed injury.
Dunne hasn't been able to crack the lineup often, as the Sabres have rolled with their winning group of forwards to the top of the Atlantic Division. They are locked into their seeding now, so it's possible Dunne could rotate in if the Sabres rest players for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Stars. If he doesn't get in, he'll finish the year with four points, 28 shots on net, 39 hits and 38 PIM over 33 appearances. Dunne is unlikely to see playing time in the postseason.
RotoWire via ESPN · Apr 14
Dunne (undisclosed) was taken off injured reserve Wednesday, per NHL media site.
Dunne hasn't played since Jan. 12 because of the injury. He has a goal and four points in 28 outings in 2025-26. Dunne will probably serve on the fourth line alongside Tyson Kozak and Beck Malenstyn against New Jersey on Wednesday.
RotoWire via ESPN · Feb 25
Dunne (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
The Sabres announced Wednesday that Dunne is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, so it isn't surprising to see him officially placed on injured reserve. The 27-year-old will presumably be sidelined until after the Olympic break, which concludes in late February.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jan 15
Dunne (undisclosed) is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports Wednesday.
Dunne will likely return after the Olympic break, based on that timetable. He has a goal, four points, 34 PIM, 34 hits and 12 blocks in 28 appearances in 2025-26. Dunne hasn't been able to stay in the lineup consistently, so there's no guarantee he'll play regularly once he's available.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jan 14