Jakob Chychrun — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Jakob Chychrun is an NHL defenseman for the Washington Capitals. In the 2025-26 season Jakob Chychrun has 26 goals, 34 assists and 60 points in 80 games, worth 12.3 Goals Above Replacement.
Player Overview
Jakob Chychrun is an established offensive defenseman, currently experiencing a career-best season with 12.1 GAR. In his tenth NHL season, he has played 80 games, contributing 26 goals and 34 assists for 60 points, demonstrating significant offensive output from the blueline. His career totals reflect a consistent scoring presence, with 122 goals and 201 assists across 621 games played.
His primary value driver is his even-strength offense, contributing +4.6 GAR in that area. This highlights his ability to generate scoring chances and points during 5-on-5 play, making him a key contributor to his team's attack. At 28 years old, Chychrun continues to be a productive presence on the backend.
Player Profile
| Position | Defenseman |
|---|---|
| Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Weight | 215 lb |
| Draft | 2016 — Round 1, Pick 16 — ARI |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | Shots | S% | TOI/GP | CF% | xG | Game Score | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 26 | 34 | 60 | +20 | 62 | 221 | 11.8% | 23:20 | 57.2% | 17.7 | 0.7 | 12.3 | 2.21 |
GAR Component Breakdown
| Even-Strength Offense | Even-Strength Defense | Power-Play Offense | Shorthanded Defense |
|---|---|---|---|
| +10.2 | -0.8 | +2.0 | +0.0 |
League percentile rank: points 89th, GAR 97th, WAR 97th (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | G | A | P | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 80 | 26 | 34 | 60 | 12.3 |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 20 | 27 | 47 | 8.5 |
| 2023-24 | 82 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 3.2 |
| 2022-23 | 48 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 1.9 |
| 2021-22 | 47 | 7 | 14 | 21 | -0.7 |
| 2020-21 | 56 | 18 | 23 | 41 | 10.0 |
| 2019-20 | 63 | 12 | 14 | 26 | 3.3 |
| 2018-19 | 53 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 2.7 |
| 2017-18 | 50 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2.4 |
| 2016-17 | 68 | 7 | 13 | 20 | -1.8 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Jakob Chychrun has been worth 12.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 97th percentile leaguewide.
His value is driven primarily by even-strength offense (+10.2 GAR), while his even-strength defense grades below replacement (-0.8).
Across 10 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 12.3 in 2025-26.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jakob Chychrun's GAR this season?
Jakob Chychrun has been worth 12.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 97th percentile of NHL players.
What is Jakob Chychrun's WAR this season?
Jakob Chychrun has been worth about 2.2 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 97th percentile of NHL players. WAR converts GAR to wins at roughly 5.57 goals per win.
How many points does Jakob Chychrun have this season?
Jakob Chychrun has 26 goals and 34 assists for 60 points in 80 games this season.
Is Jakob Chychrun a good defenseman?
Jakob Chychrun ranks in the 97th percentile among NHL skaters by GAR (12.3) in the 2025-26 season.
What is Jakob Chychrun's career GAR?
Across 10 NHL seasons tracked by Hockey Alchemy, Jakob Chychrun has accumulated 41.7 career GAR and 323 points.
When was Jakob Chychrun drafted?
Jakob Chychrun was drafted in 2016 — Round 1, Pick 16 — ARI.