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Capitals Defensemen Critical in 5-1 Win Over Blue Jackets

The Washington Capitals put on a show for the home fans in a 5-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night at Capital One Arena. Capitals and Blue Jackets defenders combined for most of the scoring in the game, a rarity in today’s NHL.

Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / November 18

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Jakob Chychrun's OT winner propels Capitals past Lightning

Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored 1:19 into overtime to fuel the host Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Tom Wilson wired a sharp cross-slot feed that caromed off the heel of the stick of Chychrun at the right doorstep to end the game.

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Capitals Injury Notes: Fehervary, Protas, Chychrun

Martin Fehervary and Aliaksei Protas did not practice for the Capitals today, per NHL.com reporter Tom Gulitti. He adds that defender Jakob Chychrun did practice despite a puck deflecting into his face at practice yesterday.

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Washington Capitals News / NHL Trade Talk / March 27

Jakob Chychrun Becoming the Most Fascinating Man in the NHL

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun is making headlines once again—not just for his on-ice performance and whopping new contract but for his unconventional lifestyle choices.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 27

What Chychrun’s extension means for the Flames and Rasmus Andersson’s next contract

The hockey world is a small one, and every time a big piece of news breaks, the entities within that world ask themselves “Oh boy, how dos this impact us?” Earlier this week, the Washington Capitals signed blueliner Jakob Chychrun to an eight year contract extension with a $9 million cap hit.

Washington Capitals News / Flamesnation / March 26

NHL Notebook: Jakob Chychrun signs eight-year extension with the Capitals

One of the best young defencemen in the league has been locked up long-term. On Tuesday, the Washington Capitals announced that they’ve signed Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year deal worth $72 million, or an annual cap hit of $9 million a season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / March 26

‘Bouchard should get more’: Oilers scribe sees pending RFA’s next contract besting Chychrun’s extension

With so much attention on significant contracts for Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid, it’s almost been easy to forget that Evan Bouchard is a pending restricted free agent with arbitration rights.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

How the Oilers’ Evan Bouchard Situation Is Impacted by Jakob Chychrun’s Extension

The Washington Capitals reset the defence market on Tuesday (March 25) when they inked Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year deal with a $9 million cap hit. The Washington blueliner is having a great offensive season, recording 18 goals and 44 points through 66 games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 25

Top free-agent defensemen after Jakob Chychrun extension

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Jakob Chychrun’s new contract with Capitals is great for everyone involved

Jakob Chychrun has cashed in as earlier Tuesday the Washington Capitals defenseman agreed to an eight-year extension that will carry a $9-million annual average value.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / March 25

Capitals Sign Jakob Chychrun to 8-Year Contract Extension

On Tuesday morning, the Washington Capitals announced an eight-year, $72 million contract extension for defenseman Jakob Chychrun. The 6-foot-2 blueliner has been excellent in his first season with the Capitals, with a career-high 43 points through 65 games.

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Caps sign D Jakob Chychrun to 8-year, $72M extension

The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year, $72 million contract extension Tuesday. The deal's average annual value of $9 million is tied for 10th among NHL blueliners, according to Spotrac.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 25

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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Capitals sign Jakob Chychrun to eight-year contract extension

The Washington Capitals have locked up a key part of their future as on Tuesday the club announced that it has re-signed pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an eight-year deal that carries a $9-million annual average value.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Capitals sign defenseman to market-setter extension

An extension between the Capitals and Jakob Chychrun has seemingly been in the works for some time, with rumored interest dating back to the beginning of the season.

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