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Capitals' Chychrun Emerging As One Of The NHL's Top Defensemen: 'He's Got That Makar In Him'
- Chychrun is on a five-game goal streak and a 10-game point streak, the longest by a Capitals defenseman this season.
- His shot velocity tops 90 mph with a season peak at 96.8 mph, making it one of the league's best.
- Coach Spencer Carbery praises Chychrun's shot and his ability to find lanes and release quickly.
- Chychrun credits his shot speed to upper-body work and family training, including wrist curls encouraged by his dad.
- Teammate John Carlson notes Chychrun's shot as a sniper with elite accuracy and release.
- Chychrun leads NHL defensemen in Corsi-for and expected goals-for at all strengths this season.
- Capitals captain Tom Wilson calls Chychrun one heck of a player and dangerous when on his game.
- Chychrun is averaging the most ice time of his career and serves as a key on the Capitals’ power play.
- Chychrun's development includes handling increased responsibility on defense and on the power play.
- Capitals forward Connor McMichael compares Chychrun to Alex Ovechkin in goal-taking ability and attacking mindset.
- The article notes Chychrun's 70-plus point season goal as a potential milestone for a Capitals defenseman since 2008-09.
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