“Shock Move: Capitals Lock Down Star Defenseman Jakob Chychrun with Massive $72 Million Deal – What This Means for the Team’s Future!”
Since the start of the 2020-21 season, Chychrun ranks third in the NHL in power-play goals (22) and tied for third in goals (66) among defensemen. Only Colorado’s Cale Makar (100 goals, 36 power-play goals) and Nashville’s Roman Josi (81 goals, 31 power-play goals) have more goals and power-play goals than Chychrun in that span.
Chychrun, 26, has recorded a career-high 43 points (18g, 25a) in 65 games with Washington this season. Chychrun ranks first among NHL defensemen in game-winning goals (6), tied for second in power-play goals (5), third in goals and tied for sixth in even-strength goal differential (+26). Among Capitals blueliners, the 6’2”, 216-pound defenseman ranks first in goals, game-winning goals, power-play goals and power-play points (14), second in assists, points and ice time per game (20:56) and tied for second in plus-minus (+24). Chychrun, who has eclipsed the 40-point mark for the second straight season and the third time in his career, is one goal shy of establishing a new single season career high (also 18g in 56 GP in 2020-21). The Capitals have a record of 17-0-1 when Chychrun scores this season.
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