Dowd logged an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Dowd registered a goal, five PIM and eight hits during Washington's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Dowd (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Dowd (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus the Oilers on Thursday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Dowd (upper body) will not be in the lineup against the Penguins on Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Dowd (upper body) returned to practice Friday in a non-contact jersey, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Dowd (upper body) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Dowd (upper body) is considered to be day-to-day, but he won't travel for the Capitals' upcoming two-game road trip, the team reports Wednesday.
Dowd has posted three goals and seven points over the last 10 games.
Dowd scored a goal and added an assist in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Kings.