Jakob
Chychrun
D · WSH · Offensive · Elite
- PAL
- 93
- WAR
- 1.8
- Value
- 89
- PTS
- 60
2025-26№ 26 / 325
Jakob Chychrun (Washington Capitals) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jakob Chychrun
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 98 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : March 30, 1998 · Boca Raton, United States
Drafted : 2016 · ARI · round 1, pick #16
Contract : $9,000,000 · 2025-26 → 2032-33 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $7,000,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Washington Capitals | 15 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 14 |
| 2025-26 | Washington Capitals | 80 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 62 |
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 74 | 20 | 27 | 47 | 52 |
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | 82 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 60 |
| 2022-23 | Ottawa Senators | 12 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2022-23 | Arizona Coyotes | 36 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 22 |
| 2021-22 | Arizona Coyotes | 47 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 47 |
| 2020-21 | Arizona Coyotes | 56 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 42 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | 63 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 38 |
| 2018-19 | Arizona Coyotes | 53 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 28 |
| 2017-18 | Arizona Coyotes | 50 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 16 |
| 2016-17 | Arizona Coyotes | 68 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 47 |
| NHL totals | 636 | 124 | 210 | 334 | 436 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Washington Capitals | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| 2019-20 | Arizona Coyotes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Playoff totals | 19 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 | |
Jakob Chychrun: our analysis
2025-26 season: 80 GP, 26 G, 34 A, 60 PTS, +20 +/-, 23:20 TOI. WAR 1.8 (26th of 325) · PAL 93, elite.
In 2025-26, Jakob Chychrun, 28, posts a PAL Rating of 93 out of 100 (elite), and his WAR of 1.8 ranks 26th among 325 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: creation (100, among the best in the league), shooting (100, among the best in the league) and offense (95, among the best in the league). On the other hand, defense (8, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), his biggest contribution: finishing (+8.3); his biggest cost: EV defense (-3.5).
An improvement on 2024-25, when his PAL was 87; his WAR went from 0.8 to 1.8.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 89 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jakob Chychrun's story
Growing up in Boca Raton, Florida, Jakob Chychrun moved through local minor programs before spending key development time with Little Caesars in Detroit and the Toronto Jr. Canadiens at the midget level. That path led to the Ontario Hockey League, where Sarnia selected him first overall in 2014. With a father who played in the NHL, Chychrun arrived in junior equipped with length, skating reach and the instincts of a two‑way defender.
In Sarnia he produced immediately: 16 goals and 33 points in his first OHL season, then 11 goals and 49 points the following year. Injuries interrupted parts of his junior tenure, but his offensive upside carried weight with scouts and he was taken 16th overall by the Arizona Coyotes at the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Chychrun signed his entry‑level contract on July 30, 2016, and broke into the Coyotes’ lineup that autumn, earning an assist in his NHL debut and scoring his first goal days later against Carey Price. He finished his rookie year with seven goals and 20 points. His development has been punctuated by significant injuries — including a torn ACL that ended one season — yet he also produced standout moments, such as a hat trick on April 4, 2021, and leading NHL defensemen with 18 goals that season.
On March 1, 2023, Arizona traded him to the Ottawa Senators in a deal that included multiple draft selections. After missing the end of that season due to an in‑game injury, Chychrun returned to play a full 82‑game campaign for Ottawa, matching a career high with 14 goals and 41 points. The Senators then traded him to the Washington Capitals on July 1, 2024, in exchange for Nick Jensen and a 2026 third‑round pick. He debuted for Washington on October 12, 2024, scored his first goal as a Capital on October 15, and after a short stint on injured reserve in November returned to post a three‑point game on November 25. On March 25, 2025, he agreed to an eight‑year contract extension with the Capitals.
Internationally, Chychrun represented Team Ontario at the 2014 World U‑17 Hockey Challenge, tallying four points in five games. His game is straightforward: mobility and reach that enable contribution in transition and on the power play, combined with physical defensive responsibilities.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 24:30
- PP TOI/GP
- 2:43
- SH TOI/GP
- 1:31
- Pts/GP
- 0.73
- EV points
- 6
- Hits
- 6
- Blocks
- 29
- Takeaways
- 4
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 51.1 %
- Off. zone starts
- 35.4 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
2026-27 projection
Projected points
59between 40 and 76 (80% range)
- Goals
- 21
- Assists
- 39
- Games
- 81
So far: 11 pts in 15 games. The team has played 15 of 84 games. Projected pace: 0.73 pts per game (last season: 0.75).
Three straight seasons of growth. Since 2018, of 97 players in that spot, 23 kept improving the next season; on average, their pace fell back to 90% of their best season.
The projection follows last season's pace. Tested on 2,265 player seasons (2022-23 to 2025-26): average miss of 9 points over 82 games; for players at 0.9 points per game and up, it ran 5 points high on average.
Trend
Slightly up
- Points per game: 0.50 in 23-24, 0.75 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 87 → 93
Outlook, age included
↗ Slightly upAge 28: prime years
This is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes; one player in five finishes outside the range.
Player ratings, 2025-26
All ratings →Fourteen ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established NHL player, 95+ = elite.
OV · OverallConfidence 86 %
81
Very good
- SK
- Skating
- 85
- Confidence 73 %
- ST
- Strength
- 74
- Confidence 88 %
- EN
- Endurance
- 88
- Confidence 80 %
- DU
- Durability
- 80
- Confidence 77 %
- CK
- Checking
- 71
- Confidence 88 %
- FG
- Fighting
- 79
- Confidence 64 %
- DI
- Discipline
- 65
- Confidence 88 %
- FO
- Faceoffs
- —
- PA
- Passing
- 83
- Confidence 86 %
- SC
- Scoring
- 98
- Confidence 86 %
- DF
- Defense
- 57
- Confidence 84 %
- PS
- Penalty shot
- 56
- Confidence 25 %
- EX
- Experience
- 81
- Confidence 100 %
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SK — Skating85
- Top speed (35 %)36.4 · 88
- Bursts > 20 mph /60 (30 %)2.626 · 83
- Distance /60 (20 %)14.2 · 75
- Speed consistency (15 %)35.7 · 89
ST — Strength74
- Contact absorbed /60 (50 %)4.181 · 67
- Body mass (50 %)0.845 · 81
EN — Endurance88
- Ice time per game (45 %)21.3 · 85
- Total ice time (20 %)1,804 · 88
- Shift length (15 %)56 · 96
- Lowest recent ice time per game (15 %)19.9 · 84
- Special-teams time per game (5 %)2.954 · 82
DU — Durability80
- Share of games played (100 %)0.851 · 80
CK — Checking71
- Hits /60 (70 %)2.362 · 69
- Lowest seasonal rate (20 %)2.155 · 71
- Season volume (10 %)4.078 · 76
FG — Fighting79
- Fights per 82 games (100 %)0.917 · 79
DI — Discipline65
- Net penalty value /60 (50 %)-0.07 · 65
- Penalties taken /60 (30 %)0.847 · 64
- Penalties drawn /60 (20 %)0.436 · 78
PA — Passing83
- Primary assists /60 (40 %)0.453 · 80
- Secondary assists /60 (20 %)0.614 · 86
- Offensive creation (RAPM) (20 %)0.028 · 78
- Power-play points /60 (10 %)4.582 · 85
- Assist consistency (10 %)0.35 · 83
SC — Scoring98
- Goals /60 (25 %)0.686 · 97
- Individual xG /60 (20 %)0.487 · 97
- Finishing (goals − xG per shot) (20 %)1.098 · 96
- High-danger chances /60 (15 %)0.36 · 95
- xG per shot (10 %)0.04 · 95
- Shot attempts /60 (10 %)16.3 · 95
DF — Defense57
- RAPM defense /60 (35 %)-0.081 · 60
- Relative xG against (20 %)0.202 · 56
- On-ice xG against /60 (15 %)2.888 · 56
- Penalty kill /60 (10 %)0.046 · 79
- Takeaways − giveaways /60 (10 %)-1.961 · 76
- Shot attempts against /60 (5 %)59.7 · 67
- Blocked shots /60 (5 %)4.15 · 72
PS — Penalty shot56
- Shootouts (60 %)29.8 · 53
- Penalty shots (40 %)26.7 · 76
EX — Experience81
- Career regular-season games (65 %)91
- Career playoff games (25 %)56
- NHL seasons (10 %)81
OV — Overall81
- DF · Defense (30 %)57
- PA · Passing (22 %)83
- SK · Skating (12 %)85
- SC · Scoring (12 %)98
- EN · Endurance (9 %)88
- ST · Strength (6 %)74
- DI · Discipline (5 %)65
- CK · Checking (4 %)71
| Season | OV | SK | SC | DF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81 | 85 | 98 | 57 |
| 2024-25 | 80 | 84 | 95 | 62 |
| 2023-24 | 80 | 85 | 93 | 64 |
| 2022-23 | 81 | 86 | 90 | 68 |
The bars show confidence (sample size), not player quality. — : not enough data, not a zero. Engine version 1.0.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
1.8
wins above replacement
26 of 325
PAL Rating
93/ 100
Performance · Elite
17 of 250 at the position
Value Rating
89/ 100
Very good contract
9.00 M$ · expected PAL 74
ProfileOffensiveValue comes mostly from offense
- Offense
- 98
- Defense
- 14
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- Offense
- 95
- Creation
- 100
- Shooting
- 100
- Possession
- 54
- Defense
- 8
- Discipline
- 42
- Power play
- 94
- Penalty kill
- 40
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 1.8 | 93 | 89 | 9.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 0.8 | 87 | 80 | 4.60 M$ |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 0.3 | 81 | 66 | 4.60 M$ |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 0.0 | 84 | 72 | 4.60 M$ |
Hockey IQ, 2025-26
Rankings and method →The quality of the player's decisions with and against the puck at 5-on-5, against regulars at the same position (50 = average). PAL measures output; IQ measures how the player plays.
Overall IQ
95/ 100
Elite
better than 95% of defensemen, offense and defense combined
Offensive IQ
97/ 100
Elite
passing, shots, puck
Defensive IQ
75/ 100
Very good
takeaways, discipline, own zone
Overall IQ isn't an average of the two scores: it's the player's rank with offense and defense combined, 11 of 225 defensemen.
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Offense
- Playmaking passes
- 83
- Shot selection
- 98
- Penalties drawn
- 72
- Puck management
- 72
Defense
- Takeaways
- 89
- Discipline
- 20
- Safe zone exits
- 86
Percentiles: 80 means better than 80% of regulars at the same position. Play without the puck (positioning, coverage) isn't measured: the NHL doesn't publish that data.
| Season | Team | IQ | Off. | Def. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 95 | 97 | 75 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 88 | 89 | 62 |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 52 | 86 | 18 |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 69 | 62 | 69 |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
1.8
wins above replacement
0.6 to 3.6 — 90% interval
26 of 325 defensemen
+9.6 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- +2.5
- EV defense
- -3.5
- Power play
- +0.4
- Penalty kill
- +0.1
- Shooting
- +8.3
- Penalties
- -2.0
- Average → replacement
- +3.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | WSH | 80 | 1.8 | 0.6 to 3.6 | 26/325 |
| 2024-25 | WSH | 73 | 0.8 | -1.2 to 1.9 | 62/314 |
| 2023-24 | OTT | 82 | 0.3 | -1.0 to 2.0 | 115/316 |
| 2022-23 | OTT | 48 | 0.0 | -0.9 to 0.8 | 163/334 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 149.0 km/h78th percentileleague avg. 139.7 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 36.0 km/h91st percentileleague avg. 34.0 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 1989th percentileleague avg. 8
- Offensive zone time
- 42.4 %63rd percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
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- Total distance, season
- 86.0 km87th percentileleague avg. 56.1 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 6.68 km92nd percentileleague avg. 4.98 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 42.0 %53rd percentileleague avg. 42.8 %
- Neutral zone time
- 18.5 %73rd percentileleague avg. 16.9 %
- Defensive zone time
- 39.0 %67th percentileleague avg. 40.8 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4899th percentile | 287th percentile | 4.2 %36th percentile |
| High danger | 498th percentile | 084th percentile | 0.0 %60th percentile |
| Mid range | 1296th percentile | 190th percentile | 8.3 %55th percentile |
| Long range | 2397th percentile | 195th percentile | 4.4 %70th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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TBLJakob Chychrun: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Jakob Chychrun have in 2026-27?
Jakob Chychrun has 2 goals and 11 points (9 assists) in 15 games in 2026-27.
How old is Jakob Chychrun?
Jakob Chychrun is 28 years old: he was born on March 31, 1998.
How tall is Jakob Chychrun, and how much does he weigh?
Jakob Chychrun is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Jakob Chychrun from?
United States: Jakob Chychrun was born in Boca Raton, Florida, United States.
What team does Jakob Chychrun play for?
Jakob Chychrun plays for the Washington Capitals in the NHL, at D, wearing number 6.
Is Jakob Chychrun injured?
No: Jakob Chychrun is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jakob Chychrun?
Jakob Chychrun produced 1.8 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 26th of 325 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 93 out of 100: elite for his position.
How much does Jakob Chychrun make?
Jakob Chychrun earns $9.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 89 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jakob Chychrun's contract end?
Jakob Chychrun's contract runs through the 2032-33 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Jakob Chychrun overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 89 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jakob Chychrun a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 26th of 325 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jakob Chychrun getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 87 in 2024-25 to 93 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
How has Jakob Chychrun played lately?
Over his last 10 games, Jakob Chychrun has 8 points (1 goal, 7 assists).
What are Jakob Chychrun's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jakob Chychrun has 636 games, 124 goals, 210 assists and 334 points. His best season: 2025-26, with 60 points in 80 games.
Where was Jakob Chychrun drafted?
Jakob Chychrun was drafted 16th overall (round 1) by ARI in 2016.
How does Jakob Chychrun perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jakob Chychrun has 19 games and 6 points in his career. His pace (0.32 points per game) is lower than his regular-season pace (0.53).
Which player is most similar to Jakob Chychrun?
Brandon Montour: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Brandon Montour's page →Is Jakob Chychrun a good fantasy pick?
A useful depth pick: our projection has him at 59 points in 2026-27, or 0.73 points per game.
Is Jakob Chychrun related to anyone famous?
Yes: Jeff Chychrun (father, former defenseman who played eight seasons in the NHL); Luke Richardson (uncle, former NHL defenseman and former head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks).
What is Jakob Chychrun's nationality?
Jakob Chychrun is Canadian–American. Internationally: Team Ontario, 2014 World U-17 Hockey Challenge (4 points in 5 games).
What awards has Jakob Chychrun won?
2014–15 OHL All-Rookie First Team ; West Division Academic Player of the Month, Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School (November 2014).
Where did Jakob Chychrun play before turning pro?
Junior Everblades and Florida Jr. Panthers organizations (minor); Little Caesars (major bantam and U16); Toronto Jr. Canadiens (minor midget season); Sarnia Sting (OHL, 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons).
How many points is Jakob Chychrun projected to score in 2026-27?
Our projection has him at 59 points in 81 games in 2026-27 (40 to 76 points, 80% interval), based on his recent seasons, age and role.
See also: his Washington Capitals teammates
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