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Alex Ovechkin Finishes Off Capitals' Pretty Passing Sequence For Power-Play Goal

JANUARY 28 • YOUTUBE

Slated to play Saturday Chychrun (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Oilers, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Chychrun was dealing with whiplash after taking a hit in the third period Friday versus the Flames. However, it appears he has checked out fine and will be able to stay in the lineup without missing a full contest. Expect the defenseman to occupy his usual top-four role with power-play time.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Chychrun is dealing with a bit of whiplash after a hit late in the third period of Friday's game versus the Flames, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Chychrun will be checked on Saturday ahead of the Capitals' game in Edmonton. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day at this time, and if he can't suit up, Declan Chisholm or Dylan Mcilrath will take his place.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies on power play Chychrun scored a power-play goal on three shots, blocked four shots and added six PIM in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Chychrun gave his fantasy managers a strong performance, though it was a mixed bag on the ice. The 27-year-old has four goals and four assists over 11 contests since the holiday break. For the season, the defenseman is up to 18 goals, 36 points (10 on the power play), 159 shots on net, 65 blocked shots, 42 hits, 45 PIM and a plus-23 rating over 48 appearances. He's well on his way to a career year in most areas.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals vs. Avalanche | NHL Highlights | January 19, 2026

JANUARY 20 • YOUTUBE

MacKinnon has 2 goals and an assist to reach 1,100 points, Avs beat Capitals 5-2

Nathan MacKinnon had two goals and an assist to reach 1,100 career points and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Monday

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Nets pair of goals Chychrun scored two goals, placed three shots on net, recorded two blocks and dished out two hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Florida.

Impact Chychrun tallied two consecutive goals early in the second period to give the Capitals an initial 2-1 lead. With the pair of twine finders, he is up to 17 on the season, which ranks second among all NHL defensemen. Overall, the 27-year-old blueliner has 35 points, 156 shots on net, 41 hits and 61 blocks through 47 games this season. He is not only on pace for a new career high in points after totaling 47 points through 74 regular-season games a year ago, but is also on track to shatter his current career high of 204 shots on net. Chychrun continues to take steps forward in his second full season with the Capitals and is quietly becoming one of the most productive fantasy options on the blue line across the league.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals visit the Avalanche after Chychrun's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Colorado Avalanche after Jakob Chychrun scored two goals in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Florida Panthers

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Jakob Chychrun | Postgame | Washington Capitals Jakob Chychrun speaks postgame

JANUARY 18 • NHL.COM

Panthers vs. Capitals | NHL Highlights | January 17, 2026

JANUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

Nabs power-play helper in return Chychrun logged a power-play assists, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and two PIM in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Chychrun missed the previous two games due to an illness. He has a goal and four assists over his last nine contests. The defenseman has been reliable all season with 15 goals, 33 points, 153 shots on net, 59 blocked shots, 39 hits, 39 PIM and a plus-25 rating through 46 appearances in a top-four role. His non-scoring numbers aren't the best, but it's enough to make him a decent option for category coverage in fantasy.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Thursday Chychrun (illness) is available for Thursday's game against San Jose, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Chychrun missed the last two games due to an illness, but he's been cleared to return for Thursday's home matchup. Over his eight appearances leading up to his absence, he recorded a goal, three assists, 13 blocked shots, four hits and four PIM while averaging 23:18 of ice time.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Tuesday Chychrun (illness) won't play against Montreal on Tuesday, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Despite participating in Tuesday's morning skate, Chychrun will miss his second straight game. He has registered 15 goals, 32 points, 150 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and 39 hits across 45 appearances this season.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Tuesday Chychrun (illness) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's clash with Montreal, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Chychrun didn't participate in power-play rushes but also didn't stay on the ice after practice, so it's hard to read between the lines here. Prior to missing Sunday's clash with the Predators, the 27-year-old defenseman was stuck in a seven-game goal drought during which he produced three assists, 19 shots and 11 blocks.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Chychrun isn't available for Sunday's game in Nashville due to an illness.

Impact Chychrun will miss his first game of the season due to his ailment. The left-shot defenseman will likely be replaced in the lineup Sunday by Trevor van Riemsdyk. Chychrun's absence against the Predators will also result in Rasmus Sandin receiving an increased workload on the left side of the blue line. The Capitals' next game is against the Canadiens on Tuesday.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks drop Capitals to 0-5 in shootouts, beat Washington in 6 rounds for a 3-2 win

Nick Foligno scored in the sixth round of a shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Rinkside Update | Jakob Chychrun | Washington Capitals Jakob Chychrun and Mike Vogel preview matchup vs Chicago

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Celebrini joins McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby on Team Canada's Olympic hockey roster

Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old star for the San Jose Sharks, is heading to the Winter Olympics

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Washington takes on New York after Wilson's 2-goal showing

The Washington Capitals host the New York Rangers after Tom Wilson's two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Capitals' 5-3 loss

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies game-winner in overtime Chychrun scored the game-winning goal, fired five shots on net and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.

Impact Chychrun scored at 4:06 of overtime to take the win in a big Metropolitan Division showdown. The 27-year-old defenseman had gone three games without a point prior to Saturday. He's up to 15 goals, 29 points, 131 shots on net, 46 blocked shots, 35 hits, 33 PIM and a plus-22 rating through 38 appearances. His 11.5 shooting percentage is only marginally higher than his previous career high of 11.2 percent from last year, but a significant increase in shot volume has fueled his remarkable pace in 2025-26.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Energizer OT Winner: Jakob Chychrun | NHL.com Jakob Chychrun drives in and bats the puck out of midair for his 5th career overtime winner, presented by Energizer

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Jakob Chychrun | Postgame | Washington Capitals Jakob Chychrun speaks postgame

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Jakob Chychrun scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Red Wings outlast Capitals 3-2 in OT to sweep home-and-home series

Moritz Seider scored at 4:36 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday to sweep a home-and-home series

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Moritz Seider has a goal and an assist, Red Wings beat Capitals 5-2

Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 5-2

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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