Chychrun scores his 11th goal of the season as the Capitals beat the Bruins 3-1

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Washington.

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)


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WASHINGTON — Jakob Chychrun scored his 11th goal of the season to tie for the most among NHL defensemen, and the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 3-1. Aliaksei Protas scored twice, including an empty-netter, and Logan Thompson made 26 saves for the Capitals, who bounced back from a 4-2 defeat Sunday at Detroit. They had more shots in the first 22 minutes than in their entire game at Boston on Dec. 23, when they had a season-low 11 and lost 4-1. Alex Ovechkin remains 25 goals back of breaking Wayne Gretzky's career record.

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