Alex Ovechkin is getting closer to breaking the NHL‘s all-time goals record, and at the same time, the Washington Capitals have received good news with the impactful contract extension of a key player for the Metropolitan Division team.
The Caps are first in their division and aim to stay on track for the final stretch of the regular season and the playoffs. Securing all the key pieces is essential to continue chaining victories and have a realistic chance of winning the Stanley Cup.
Ovechkin, for his part, is just 7 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s historic record of 894 goals. The 39-year-old forward moved one closer with his 888th career goal in the game against the Philadelphia Flyers. He now has 13 regular-season presentations remaining to reach the mark. As the wait shortens, Washington has made a successful negotiation.
The massive extension signed by the Caps
The teammate of Ovechkin who has signed an impressive renewal is none other than defenseman Jakob Chychrun, who has secured his continuity by agreeing to an eight-year contract extension worth $72 million, with an average annual value of $9 million.
Jakob Chychrun of the Washington Capitals
Chychrun is set to play for the Washington franchise until he’s 34 years old. He joined the Capitals in a trade with the Ottawa Senators during last year’s offseason. In his first year, he already proved his worth, posting impressive career numbers with 43 points (18 goals and 25 assists) in 65 games.
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Before joining Washington alongside Ovechkin, Chychrun was selected in the first round of the 2016 Draft by the Arizona Coyotes and also had a stint with the Senators. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 259 points (94 goals and 165 assists) in 532 games.
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