The Washington Capitals faced a setback during their first playoff practice when defenseman Jakob Chychrun was struck in the face by a deflected puck. Thankfully, he was reported to be fine and will not miss any time. This incident adds to the Capitals' injury woes as they have already been without key players like goaltender Logan Thompson and others. Chychrun, who played a vital role scoring 20 goals this season, skated with John Carlson in practice and is anticipated to play a crucial role in the upcoming playoffs despite recent challenges.
Jakob Chychrun left the ice during playoff practice after being struck in the face by a deflected puck, but he is expected to be fine.
Despite a string of injuries affecting the defense, the Capitals remain confident in Chychrunâs ability to contribute during the playoffs.
Collection
[
|
...
]