Dubois notched an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

Dubois has two helpers, three shots on net, three hits and four blocked shots over three appearances to begin his Capitals career. Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports Dubois is being utilized as shutdown center -- he frequently matched up against the Stars' top line in Thursday's contest, and it was a battle he won. The 26-year-old center is better known for his offense, but he needs to show well-rounded skills to maintain a top-six role with the Capitals. If Dubois can balance defense and offense throughout the campaign, he could be a solid depth forward for fantasy managers.