Chychrun scored a goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.
Chychrun found the back of the net with a snap shot at 5:26 of the second period. However, that marker merely reduced the Capitals' deficit to two goals. Chychrun has six goals this season, and he's riding his most prolific stretch of the campaign. Saturday's goal pushed his point streak to seven games, tallying three goals and five assists over that span.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Pots goal in big win
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Chychrun scored a goal on five shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Canadiens.
Chychrun is on a six-game point streak, earning two goals and five assists in that span. The Capitals' recent burst of 15 goals over their last two games has certainly helped everyone get involved on offense. Chychrun is up to five goals, 17 points, 69 shots on net, 21 hits, 23 blocked shots, 19 PIM and a plus-14 rating over 21 appearances. He's got appeal for category coverage while tracking toward a career-best year on offense.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Two more helpers Wednesday
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Chychrun pocketed two assists with three blocked shots, one hit and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Oilers.
The 27-year-old blueliner extended his point streak to five games with his first multi-point performance since Nov. 5. Chychrun has taken his game to another level in his second season with Washington, and through 20 contests he's delivered four goals and 16 points, putting him on pace to blow past the career-best 47 points he produced in 2024-25.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Extends point streak to four
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Chychrun had an assist and put three shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kings.
Chychrun played a hand in Alex Ovechkin's go-ahead goal in the second period. Overall, the 27-year-old Chychrun has 10 assists, 14 points, 64 shots on goal, 20 hits and 19 blocks through 19 games this season. He now has a point in each of his last four games and seven points in as many outings. The blueliner has quietly been shooting the puck at a career-best volume, as he trails only Zach Werenski in shots on goal among NHL defensemen. If this trend continues, Chychrun has a chance at reaching the 20-goal mark for the second regular season in a row, even if he is currently somewhat shy of that goal-scoring pace due to his 6.3 shooting percentage, which is down from 11.2 during the 2024-25 regular season.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Reaches career milestone
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Chychrun scored a power-play goal on five shots on net while adding four PIM, two hits, a blocked shot and a minus-1 rating in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Hurricanes.
The 27-year-old blueliner ended an eight-game goal drought by snapping a rebound past Frederik Andersen early in the third period, giving Chychrun his 100th career NHL goal. He's been productive in his second season with the Capitals, producing four goals and 11 points in 16 games while adding 53 shots on net, 18 hits, 15 PIM, 14 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Three helpers Wednesday
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Chychrun picked up three assists, one on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Blues.
The blueliner had a hand in each of the Capitals' first three goals, including Alex Ovechkin's 900th career tally early in the second period. It was Chychrun's first multi-point performance since Oct. 11, but he's had a productive start to his second season in Washington with three goals and 10 points in 13 games.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Finds twine Tuesday
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Chychrun scored a power-play goal on four shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
Chychrun has scored in back-to-back games and in three of his last four contests. The 27-year-old defenseman is off to a strong start in 2025-26, racking up six points, 19 shots on net, eight hits, six blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-7 rating through seven appearances. The Capitals' defense is fairly versatile, but Chychrun commands top-four minutes and power-play time, making him a reliable fantasy option.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Notches another goal
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Chychrun scored a goal on three shots on goal, delivered two hits and held a plus-1 rating during his 23:19 of ice time in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks.
Chychrun found the back of the net for the second time in three games Sunday, bringing him to five points in six games this season. This total comes despite no production on the power play thus far, which is surely going to change given his pedigree of success with the man advantage in his career.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Rings winner off post and in
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Chychrun scored the game-winning goal in overtime in a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Chychrun scored back door with a shot off the right post and in after Tom Wilson went for a skate around the back of the net and found the defender from the left side. It's his first goal of the 2025-26. Chychrun has a goal and three assists (eight shots) in four games this season.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Tallies pair of assists
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Chychrun dished out two assists, had a plus-3 rating, and served two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.
Chychrun provided the primary helpers on the second and third goals of the game, scored by Aliaksei Protas and Ryan Leonard, respectively. The 27-year-old Chychrun is up to three assists through two contests this season. Coming off a career-best 47 points a year ago over 74 regular-season games, Chychrun should continue to be a strong source of offense on the Capitals' blue line.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Lights lamp in Game 5 win
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Chychrun scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 5.
Chychrun's goal put the Capitals ahead 2-0, and it was ultimately all they needed to secure the 4-1 series win. The 27-year-old defenseman picked up the pace with two goals and an assist over the last three games. He has added nine shots on net, five hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over five playoff outings. Chychrun will be a big part of the Capitals' overall plans as they face the Hurricanes in the second round.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Scores in Game 3 loss
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Chychrun scored a goal on three shots, blocked five shots and added two PIM in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.
Chychrun's tally tied the game at 2-2 in the middle of the second period. The defenseman had been held off the scoresheet in the first two contests of this first-round series. He has added seven shots on net, five hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across three playoff games.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Checking back in
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Chychrun (rest) will play Thursday versus the Penguins, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Chychrun will return after taking one game off for maintenance purposes. The 27-year-old will be one of five blueliners in the lineup and should feature on the power play as well.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Out of lineup Tuesday
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Chychrun is not in the lineup versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
No reason was provided for Chychrun's absence, but it's safe to assume this is a rest situation for the 27-year-old defenseman, as he played 20:46 in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. Alexander Alexeyev and Dylan McIlrath will both be in the lineup while Chychrun and John Carlson sit this one out. It's unclear if Chychrun will be an option for Thursday's regular-season finale versus the Penguins.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Ready to return Sunday
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Chychrun (illness) is set to return Sunday versus the Blue Jackets, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Chychrun was held out of Washington's previous two games because of the illness. He's projected to serve on the second pairing alongside Trevor van Riemsdyk. Alexander Alexeyev is set to be a healthy scratch versus Columbus.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Game-time call
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Chychrun (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday versus Columbus, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Chychrun has missed Washington's past two games due to the illness. He has 20 goals and 47 points in 72 appearances in 2024-25. Alexander Alexeyev is expected to be a healthy scratch if Chychrun is able to return.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Not in lineup Thursday
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Chychrun (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Hurricanes.
Chychrun will miss a game, as the Capitals have no need for him to push through when less than 100 percent. Alexander Alexeyev or Dylan McIlrath will enter the lineup. Chychrun's next chance to play is Saturday in Columbus.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Ends goal drought with two tallies
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Chychrun tallied two goals, fired four shots on net and had two hits in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Sabres.
Chychrun tallied the first two goals of the game for the Capitals. He scored the first goal of the game 10:06 into the first period before tallying his second just 32 seconds after the Sabres took a 2-1 lead. Overall, the 27-year-old blueliner has 20 goals, 46 points and 171 shots on net in 68 games this season. Chychrun's goals ended a nine-game drought without lighting the lamp. However, he remained active on offense during this stretch with four assists and 31 shots on net. His first season with the Capitals has been the best offensive campaign of his career and he is currently tied with teammate John Carlson for 15th-most points from a defenseman in the league this season. Chychrun should maintain strong value in all fantasy formats for the remainder of the season.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Expected to play Tuesday
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Chychrun (hand/wrist) is slated to play Tuesday versus Winnipeg, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Chychrun's availability was in question after he suffered a laceration to his hand/wrist area during Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Panthers. He has 18 goals, 43 points, 46 PIM, 47 hits and 79 blocks in 65 outings in 2024-25. This will be his first game since inking an eight-year, $72 million contract extension.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Locked up for eight years
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Chychrun (hand/wrist) inked an eight-year, $72 million contract extension with the Capitals on Tuesday.
Chychrun's new deal will begin with the 2025-26 campaign and run through 2032-33. He has 18 goals, 43 points, 46 PIM, 47 hits and 79 blocks in 65 appearances with Washington this campaign. This is the 26-year-old's second straight campaign with at least 40 points and the third time he's hit that milestone in his career. Chychrun is getting a big raise compared to his current $4.6 million cap hit, but he should serve in a top-four capacity for the Capitals throughout the life of his new contract. In the short term, Chychrun is questionable for Tuesday's game against Winnipeg after sustaining a laceration to his hand/wrist area during Saturday's 6-3 win over Florida.
