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Pierre-Luc Dubois (born June 24, 1998) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey forward for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played in the NHL for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Winnipeg Jets, and Los Angeles Kings. The Blue Jackets selected Dubois third overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Early life
Dubois was born June 24, 1998, in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, to Jill McClure and Éric Dubois. The Dubois family moved frequently for Éric's professional ice hockey career, and Pierre-Luc spent his childhood in England, Germany, and Quebec.

Junior

 * 2014-15 Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
 * 2015-16 Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
 * 2016-17 Cape Breton Screaming Eagles
 * 2016-17 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada

Columbus Blue Jackets (2017–2021)

 * 2017-18
 * 2018-19
 * 2019-20

On December 31, 2021, Dubois signed a two-year, $10 million contract extension to stay in Columbus. During contract negotiations, Dubois' relationship with the Blue Jackets soured, and he requested a trade from the organization. Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella benched Dubois twice within the first five games of the season. On January 18, Dubois missed most of the second period in Columbus's 3–2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Three days later, Tortorella removed Dubois from a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in response to a poor first-period shift. In the five games he played for Columbus that season, Dubois had one goal and seven shots on goal.

Winnipeg Jets (2021–2023)
On January 23, 2021, the Blue Jackets traded Dubois, as well as a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. Because of COVID-19 travel regulations between the United States and Canada, Dubois was required to quarantine for 14 days upon his arrival in Winnipeg. He made his debut on February 9, centreing Kyle Connor and Trevor Lewis in Winnipeg's 3–2 loss to the Calgary Flames.


 * 2020-21
 * 2021-22
 * 2022-23

Los Angeles Kings (2023–2024)

 * 2023-24

Washington Capitals (2024–present)
On June 19, 2024, the Washington Capitals acquired Dubois from the Kings in exchange for goaltender Darcy Kuemper.

International play

 * 2014 U17
 * 2015 U18
 * 2015 IH18
 * 2017 WJC
 * 2018 WC
 * 2019 WC
 * 2022 WC
 * 2024 WC

Dubois returned to Team Canada for the 2024 IIHF World Championship in Czechia. Playing on the top line alongside John Tavares and Brandon Hagel, Dubois scored four goals and recorded nine points in 10 games, while Canada finished the tournament in fourth place.