Category: Jakob Chychrun
Pittsburgh Penguins reportedly balked at a previous opportunity to trade for Jakob Chychrun
Jakob ChychrunJakob Chychrun has been an immediate offensive success on the Washington Capitals’ blueline since the Caps acquired the 26-year-old defenseman from the Ottawa Senators this past summer. Chychrun’s latest goal, already his 13th of the season, came against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Th...
Read moreCaps beat Penguins 4-1, but Logan Thompson gave up a goal, so what’s the point
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals handily defeated their hated adversaries, the Pittsburgh Penguins, on home ice on Saturday night. Probably would’ve felt nicer if the Pens weren’t on pace to get like 80 standings points. They suck. Jakob Chychrun scored from approximately the same place he always scores from...
Read moreJakob Chychrun joins family for ceremonial Hockey Talks puck drop in support of mental health initiatives
Luke RichardsonWhen Jakob Chychrun returned to Canadian Tire Centre for the first time as a Capital, his homecoming matchup held extra meaning even before the game began. Chychrun’s aunt and uncle Stephanie and Luke Richardson participated in the pregame puck drop Thursday ahead of the Ottawa Senators’ annual Hock...
Read moreJakob Chychrun expecting some boos in return to Ottawa: ‘I’m sure there’s gonna be some people who are not happy with me for whatever reason’
Ottawa SenatorsJakob Chychrun spent parts of just two seasons with the Ottawa Senators but looks back on his time with the club fondly. The 26-year-old Capitals blueliner has family in Ottawa and spends his summers at a cottage house in the area. While some of the defenseman’s family will likely be in attendance f...
Read moreJakob Chychrun on possibly signing extension with Capitals: ‘We love it here. Hopefully, all that other stuff gets taken care of soon.’
Washington CapitalsJakob Chychrun has been one of the most impactful offseason additions for any team around the NHL. The Washington Capitals acquired the 26-year-old blueliner from the Ottawa Senators over the summer, and he has delivered 30 points (12g, 18a) in his first 39 games for the club. Chychrun, however, is...
Read moreCaps beat Ducks 3-0, Logan Thompson earns the Caps’ first shutout of the season
Jakob ChychrunThe Washington Capitals soundly downed the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. If they hadn’t, I’d be upset, but they did, so this is going to be a chill game recap. Our first goal belonged to Brandon Duhaime, last to touch the puck after Jakob Chychrun made a strong drive towards the net. John Carlson...
Read moreCapitals Rumors: Update On Jakob Chychrun Trade Rumors
Capitals'Jakob Chychrun has silenced trade rumors with his impressive performance for the Washington Capitals this season, but speculation about his future persists as he approaches free agency. Acquired from the Ottawa Senators last summer in exchange for Nick Jensen and a draft pick, the 26-year-old defen...
Read moreTom Wilson plays without full bubble shield on helmet for first time since taking puck to face
Jakob ChychrunTom Wilson took to the ice at Capital One Arena on Saturday afternoon without a full bubble shield on his helmet for the first time in nearly a month. Wilson had been wearing the extra facial protection since taking a Jakob Chychrun shot to the face against the Montreal Canadiens on December 7. The...
Read moreJakob Chychrun Open To Signing Extension With Capitals
Jakob ChychrunThe Washington Capitals have been one of the biggest surprises through the early year. They sit with a 25-10-2 record through 37 games, good for the third-highest point percentage (70.3 percent) in the NHL. That success has been driven by the litany of new faces Washington acquired this summer, with...
Read moreJakob Chychrun ties league lead in goals by defensemen with game-winner against Bruins: ‘He’s playing at a real high level’
Cale MakarWASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Capitals’ decision to acquire Jakob Chychrun this summer has continued to pay off, with his elite production helping the team rise to the top of the Eastern Conference. Chychrun lit the lamp once again Sunday afternoon against the Boston Bruins, striking on the power...
Read moreBring on 2025: Caps beat Bruins 3-1
Justin BrazeauThe Washington Capitals finished off 2024 with a narrow win over the Boston Bruins on home ice. It wasn’t pretty, like me in high school, but at least they scored, unlike me in high school. Justin Brazeau got a miracle bounce off Logan Thompson’s pads to put the Bruins up early. Aliaksei Protas retu...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin given gold chain as player of the game after scoring in first game back from injury
CapitalsThe Washington Capitals defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday after a four-day break in games that included time off for the Christmas holiday. Not playing with their normal gusto, the Capitals still managed to do just enough to overpower the Leafs. The team got goals from Andrew Mangiapa...
Read moreCaps beat Leafs 5-2 in Alex Ovechkin’s return
Auston MatthewsThe Washington Capitals returned from their long winter’s nap to visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in Canada. The Leafs were without their captain Auston Matthews, but the Caps welcomed captain Alex Ovechkin back into active play. The Leafs scored first as Max Pacioretty forced a turnover that allowed J...
Read moreA nice Christmas present for me would be re-signing Jakob Chychrun
OttawaThe Washington Capitals did a lot to change their fortunes since last season. Maybe the biggest of those changes was Jakob Chychrun, acquired in a trade with Ottawa in July. The Caps’ interest in that player had been reported for more than a year at that point, and now we know understand why they we...
Read moreStreak snapped: Stars beat Caps 3-1
Washington CapitalsThe Washington Capitals ended their road win streak, falling to the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Monday night. Dylan Strome converted first, redirected a shot from Jakob Chychrun with the shaft of his stick. In the second period, Roope Hintz scored on a power play that he himself draw, then Lian Bichsel got...
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