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Jakob Chychrun

Defenseman · Washington Capitals

2016 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 16 (#16)

Next Game

Wed, Mar 18 · 7:30 PM ET vs Senators

Sportsnet, TVAS, Monumental Sports

Age 276'2"215 lbsShoots LeftBoca Raton, USA

Current Season

GP

66

Goals

23

Assists

28

Points

51

+/-

+14

S%

11.4%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14vs BOS000-1023:52
Mar 12@ BUF101+2120:25
Mar 11@ PHI000-4124:44
Mar 9vs CGY000-1124:12
Mar 7@ BOS011-1524:40

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$9.00M

Total Value

$72.00M

Expires

8 yrs · 2032-2033

Status

Then UFA

Start to May 31, 2028: No Move Clause, June 1, 2028 to June 30, 2032: 21 Team No Trade Clause, Yr 8: 15 Team No Trade Clause

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Chychrun Scores, Protas Hits 100 Assists

Jakob Chychrun lights the lamp while Aliaksei Protas notches his 100th helper, sparking talk around league circles about their growing impact on their team's surge. Scouts have long eyed Protas' playmaking vision, and this milestone puts him in elite company for assistants this season. Their contributions raise questions about how far this duo can carry the squad in the tight standings race.

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Game Recap
Lindgren, Chychrun Clutch in Caps' Sabres Upset

Charlie Lindgren and Jake Chychrun shine bright while Leonard keeps scorching as Washington upends Buffalo. The Capitals pull off a gritty road win against a Sabres team nobody wanted to face on a roll. Key contributions like these fuel underdogs in the playoff hunt.

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Game Recap
Chychrun's Third-Period Tally Clinches Caps Win

Jake Chychrun strikes in the third to secure a 2-1 victory for Washington over streaking Buffalo. The Capitals defense holds firm as Chychrun plays the hero in a low-scoring battle. Snapping the Sabres' momentum shifts the East balance overnight.

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Chychrun's Late Strike Halts Sabres' 8-Game Run

Jake Chychrun delivers a clutch goal late to power the Capitals past Buffalo and end their eight-game heater. Washington grinds out a statement win against a streaking Sabres squad. These divisional daggers carry huge weight with standings tightening.

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Chychrun Buries Sabres' Streak in Caps Rally

Jakob Chychrun waits for his moment, then unleashes a dagger from the circle to silence a roaring KeyBank Center. The Capitals claw back from an early Buffalo lead, with Ryan Leonard's hot hand keeping them alive through two periods of tension. Buffalo's eight-game heater meets Washington's desperation play, and the stakes couldn't be higher with both clubs jockeying in the East standings.

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Game Recap
Carbery Rips Caps' Power Play Woes

Spencer Carbery walks a tightrope after the Capitals hang on for a 3-2 win over Vegas, with Pierre-Luc Dubois torching it for three points and Jakob Chychrun adding a tally to build that 3-0 lead. Vegas claws back two in the third, but Logan Thompson stands tall to seal it, leaving Carbery fuming about a power play that's bleeding them dry. He knows stars like Dylan Strome, Alex Ovechkin and Chychrun crave those man-advantage goals as part of their identity, yet the puck won't cooperate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Jakob Chychrun's stats this season?
Jakob Chychrun has 23 goals and 28 assists for 51 points in 66 games this season.
What team does Jakob Chychrun play for?
Jakob Chychrun is a defenseman for the Washington Capitals.
What is Jakob Chychrun's contract?
Jakob Chychrun has a cap hit of $9.00M with 7 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Jakob Chychrun drafted?
Jakob Chychrun was drafted in the 2016 NHL Draft by the ARI in Round 1, Pick 16 (16 overall).
Where is Jakob Chychrun from?
Jakob Chychrun is 27 years old and was born in Boca Raton, USA.