Chychrun scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist Monday in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Hurricanes in Game 4 of their second-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Both points came in the third period as the Caps tried in vain to rally from an early 2-0 deficit. It was the first time in the series that Chychrun had gotten onto the scoresheet, and through nine playoff contests, the 27-year-old blueliner has three goals and five points, with Monday's helper being his first point on the power play.

Chychrun scored a goal, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Chychrun's goal put the Capitals ahead 2-0, and it was ultimately all they needed to secure the 4-1 series win. The 27-year-old defenseman picked up the pace with two goals and an assist over the last three games. He has added nine shots on net, five hits, 15 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over five playoff outings. Chychrun will be a big part of the Capitals' overall plans as they face the Hurricanes in the second round.

Chychrun notched an assist, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Chychrun has a goal and an assist over the last two games after going six contests without a point. The defenseman continues to handle a large role on the Capitals' top pairing and is also seeing a strong share of power-play time this postseason. He's at two points, eight shots on net, five hits, 13 blocked shots, four PIM and a plus-5 rating over four playoff outings.

Chychrun scored a goal on three shots, blocked five shots and added two PIM in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Chychrun's tally tied the game at 2-2 in the middle of the second period. The defenseman had been held off the scoresheet in the first two contests of this first-round series. He has added seven shots on net, five hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating across three playoff games.

Chychrun (rest) will play Thursday versus the Penguins, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chychrun will return after taking one game off for maintenance purposes. The 27-year-old will be one of five blueliners in the lineup and should feature on the power play as well.

Chychrun is not in the lineup versus the Islanders on Tuesday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

No reason was provided for Chychrun's absence, but it's safe to assume this is a rest situation for the 27-year-old defenseman, as he played 20:46 in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. Alexander Alexeyev and Dylan McIlrath will both be in the lineup while Chychrun and John Carlson sit this one out. It's unclear if Chychrun will be an option for Thursday's regular-season finale versus the Penguins.

Chychrun (illness) is set to return Sunday versus the Blue Jackets, according to Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

EDGE Analysis

Chychrun was held out of Washington's previous two games because of the illness. He's projected to serve on the second pairing alongside Trevor van Riemsdyk. Alexander Alexeyev is set to be a healthy scratch versus Columbus.

Chychrun (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday versus Columbus, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

EDGE Analysis

Chychrun has missed Washington's past two games due to the illness. He has 20 goals and 47 points in 72 appearances in 2024-25. Alexander Alexeyev is expected to be a healthy scratch if Chychrun is able to return.

Chychrun (illness) will miss Saturday's tilt in Columbus, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chychrun will miss his second consecutive game. The team might simply be being cautious with him after clinching the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Chychrun has 20 goals and 27 assists, including 15 points on the power play this season. Alexander Alexeyev will enter the lineup to replace Chychrun.

Chychrun (illness) won't play Thursday versus the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Chychrun will miss a game, as the Capitals have no need for him to push through when less than 100 percent. Alexander Alexeyev or Dylan McIlrath will enter the lineup. Chychrun's next chance to play is Saturday in Columbus.