JAKOB CHYCHRUN NEWS

Goals in consecutive games Chychrun scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked three shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Chychrun's tally from the point gave the 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin's hat trick and Thompson's 40 saves lead Capitals to 5-2 win over Golden Knights

Alex Ovechkin scored three goals Sunday night to continue his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career record, and former Golden Knight Logan Thompson saved 40 shots in his first game bac...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes top shelf in win Chychrun scored his fourth goal of the campaign Friday in a 5-2 victory over the Avalanche.

Impact Chychrun hasn't missed a beat after missing 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 defensive pairing alongside John Carlson, and Chychrun is also quarterbacking Washington's No. 2 power-play unit. Overall, Chychrun has accounted for four goals, three assists and a plus-8 rating through 11 contests.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Chychrun | Postgame | Washington Capitals Jakob Chychrun | Postgame

5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Connor McMichael scores twice in the Capitals' 5-2 victory over the Avalanche

Connor McMichael had two goals and the Washington Capitals scored four times on their first 10 shots in a 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rinkside Update | Jakob Chychrun | Washington Capitals Rinkside Update | Jakob Chychrun

NOVEMBER 13 • NHL.COM

Excellent in return 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 victory over the Blues

Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from IR Chychrun (upper body) was activated from injured reserve ahead of Saturday's matchup versus St. Louis, per the NHL media site.

Impact Chychrun is poised to return to the lineup following a five-game absence. 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.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Chychrun (upper body) remains on injured reserve and won't play Friday versus the Penguins, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact The 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.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

In regular jersey at practice Chychrun (upper body) is practicing in a regular jersey ahead of Friday's tilt versus Pittsburgh, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not taking contact yet Chychrun (upper body) skated Wednesday, but he isn't taking contact yet, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact 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 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.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Chychrun (upper body) was put on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact 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 Capitals called up Vincent Iorio from AHL Hershey to take Chychrun's place on the roster.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in non-contact jersey Chychrun (upper body) is at morning practice in a non-contact jersey Thursday, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact Chychrun was injured Tuesday versus the Rangers. While it's good 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.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Chychrun (upper body) was labeled day-to-day by coach Spencer Carbery on Wednesday, Ethan Cadeaux of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Chychrun's status for Thursday's clash with Montreal remains unclear, as the team is still evaluating his upper-body injury. The 26-year-old blueliner is off to a strong start to the 2024-25 campaign with two goals and two assists in eight outings -- though he has yet to produce with the man advantage despite averaging 1:35 of power-play ice time. Still, Chychrun remains on pace for a second straight 40-point campaign, assuming he doesn't miss any significant time.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Injured early Tuesday Chychrun (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Chychrun was injured early in the first period, and it's enough to keep him off the ice for the rest of the game. The 26-year-old defenseman has earned four points over eight contests while filling a top-four role this season. If he is forced to miss additional time, Alexander Alexeyev could be in line to make his season debut.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Chychrun | Postgame | Washington Capitals Jakob Chychrun | Postgame

OCTOBER 23 • NHL.COM

Lights lamp Tuesday Chychrun tallied a goal and added four shots during Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Chychrun continues to shine with the Capitals and is up to two goals and four points in his first five games. The 26-year-old could stand to see a little more time with the top power-play unit, but Chychrun is making the most of his minutes alongside John Carlson on Washington's top pairing and should remain a valuable asset for fantasy managers.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dowd, Mangiapane scored short-handed goals as Washington beats Flyers 4-1

Nic Dowd and Andrew Mangiapane scored short-handed goals in the first period, Charlie Lindgren made 17 saves and the Washington Capitals won their fourth straight game since losing...

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides two helpers Saturday Chychrun racked up two assists to go along with two penalty minutes , five shots, one hit and two blocked shots in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Devils.

Impact Chychrun set up Connor McMichael's goal in the second period and also provided a helper in the game-winning strike, courtesy of Tom Wilson just 60 seconds into overtime. These were Chychrun's first two assists of the campaign, and he's up to three points over his last three appearances. He should have plenty of opportunities to keep producing as a top-unit blue-liner both in even strength and in the power play.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

First goal with new team Chychrun scored a goal on two shots and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact The goal was Chychrun's first as a Capital. The 26-year-old defenseman has immediately taken on a top-four role with his new team, adding four shots on net, three hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over two appearances. Chychrun will likely feature on the second power-play unit while playing alongside John Carlson on the top pairing at even strength.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Postgame | Jakob Chychrun | Washington Capitals Postgame | Jakob Chychrun

OCTOBER 16 • NHL.COM

Capitals end the Golden Knights' season-opening winning streak at 3 with a 4-2 victory

Alex Ovechkin had two assists as the Washington Capitals ended the Vegas Golden Knights' season-opening winning streak at three with a 4-2 victory

OCTOBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS