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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Notches three points
Jakob Chychrun tallied a goal, two assists and three shots during Monday's 4-1 win over the Panthers.Chychrun continues to dazzle in his first full season with the Washington Capitals, having posted six goals and 11 points in 16 games. The 26-year-old is likely to experience some regression in the goal-scoring department, as he is benefitting from a whopping 19.4 shooting percentage. Chychrun is likely to set new career highs in goals and points as long as he can stay healthy -- and cash in on a hefty new contract should he make it to unrestricted free agency in the summer.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Goals in consecutive games
Jakob Chychrun scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked three shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.Chychrun's tally from the point gave the Washington Capitals a 2-0 lead at 12:26 of the first period. The 26-year-old defenseman has scored in back-to-back games and has four points over four outings since he returned from an upper-body injury. He hasn't missed a beat and looks sharp in a top-four role. Chychrun has five goals, three assists, 21 shots on net, 15 blocked shots, 11 hits, 12 PIM and a plus-8 rating over 12 appearances, offering decent category coverage in fantasy.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Goes top shelf in win
Jakob Chychrun scored his fourth goal of the campaign Friday in a 5-2 victory over the Avalanche.Chychrun hasn't missed a beat after sitting out five games due to an upper-body injury -- he's produced three points (two goals) in as many games since returning. The left-shot blueliner is on the top pairing alongside John Carlson, and Chychrun is also quarterbacking Washington's No. 2 power-play unit. The 26-year-old Chychrun has accounted for four goals, three assists and a plus-8 rating through 11 contests.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Excellent in return
Jakob Chychrun scored a goal, dished an assist, blocked two shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Saturday's 8-1 win over the Blues.Chychrun returned from a five-game absence due to an upper-body injury. The 26-year-old defenseman was able to be eased back in, playing just 18:44 of the blowout win. He's up to six points, 15 shots on net, 11 blocked shots, 10 PIM, seven hits and a plus-8 rating over nine appearances. Chychrun will see top-four minutes and power-play time now that he's healthy again, though he's often been injury-prone throughout his career.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Removed from IR
Jakob Chychrun (upper body) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup versus St. Louis, per the NHL media site.Following a five-game absence, Chychrun will likely skate on the top pairing and second power-play unit. He has accounted for two goals, two assists, 14 shots on net, nine blocked shots and seven hits in eight outings this season. With Chychrun ready to play, Alexander Alexeyev could be a healthy scratch in Saturday's game.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Not playing Friday
Jakob Chychrun (upper body) remains on injured reserve and won't play Friday versus the Penguins, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.The Washington Capitals may want to avoid having Chychrun play back-to-back games immediately following an absence. He'll miss his fifth straight game Friday but could be back Saturday against the Blues if the team activates him from injured reserve.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: In regular jersey at practice
Jakob Chychrun (upper body) is practicing in a regular jersey ahead of Friday's tilt versus Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.Chychyrun has missed the last four games, but he could return to the lineup as early as Friday, depending on how he feels after taking contact for the first time. Chychrun has two goals and two assists in eight appearances this season. Should he return to action. look for Alexander Alexeyev to be the odd man out on the blue line.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Not taking contact yet
Jakob Chychrun (upper body) skated Wednesday, but he isn't taking contact yet, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.Chychrun won't play if he's not cleared for contact, so it's reasonable to believe he'll miss his fourth consecutive game when the Washington Capitals host the Predators on Wednesday. The 26-year-old blueliner has two goals and four points in eight appearances in 2024-25. His continued absence increases the chances of Alexander Alexeyev remaining in the lineup.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Placed on injured reserve
Jakob Chychrun (upper body) was put on injured reserve Saturday.Chychrun was injured in Tuesday's game versus the Rangers. The defenseman has two goals, two assists and 14 shots on goal in eight games this season. The Washington Capitals called up Vincent Iorio from AHL Hershey to take Chychrun's place on the roster.
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Capitals' Jakob Chychrun: Practicing in non-contact jersey
Jakob Chychrun (upper body) is at morning practice in a non-contact jersey Thursday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.Chychrun was injured Tuesday versus the Rangers. While it's positive news that he is back on the ice, he appears to be doubtful ahead of Thursday's home tilt versus Montreal. Chychrun has two goals, two assists and 14 shots on goal in eight appearances this season.