Jakob Chychrun snubbed, Team USA falls short, and more on today's Caps Dump and Chase

William Thomas •June 3, 2026 at 6:11 PM, New York •News

April 13, 2011; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with Capitals left wing Alexander Semin (28) after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers in the third period in game one of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Star & Sticks newest contributor Jesse Courville-Lynch examines Alex Semin’s thoughts on If Alex Ovechkin’s decision to play or not next season. Check it out here is you missed it.

Jakob Chychrun had more total goals, more even strength goals and more power play goals than any other defensemen in 2025-26. He had more blocks and less takeaways than Norris Trophy winner Zack Werenski. He also averaged less ice time ( 23:20 ) minutes per game than any of the 14 players who received votes for the Norris Trophy. Chychrun received zero votes. Read about it here.

Mar 20, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) shoots the puck against the New Jersey Devils during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images

Does Philly have a chance to sign former Caps defenseman John Carlson this summer? Check out Jesse's analysis here.

May 6, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman John Carlson (74) warms up before the start of game two against the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Team USA did not earn a medal in the IIHF world Championships this year, although after the first few contest, Ryan Leonard elevated his game, like he did in World Juniors. Leonard finished with 3 goals and 2 assists, including the shootout game winner against Germany. The future is looking bright for the Caps young phenom.

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Speaking of the World Championships, congratulations to bronze medal winner Norway, who beat Canada in OT to earn their first medal ever in the IIHF World Championshipson a goal by Noah Steen. Got to love the underdog.

I would be remiss if I didn’t include this video of the golden goal score by Finland’s Konsta Helenius to win the gold medal game over Switzerland. This whole sequence is awesome.

KONSTA HELENIUS GOLDEN GOAL IN OT‼️🇫🇮 #MensWorlds #IIHF pic.twitter.com/4HlCIFFZ8d
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 31, 2026

I love that not only did Helenius score the gold medal winning goal. but that he also leveled two defenders as he celebrated. Every part of this is magic. Congrats to Finland.

Today in Caps History: June 3, 2018

Jun 4, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Brett Connolly (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights in the third period in game four of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

The Washington Capitals beat Vegas in Game 3 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals to take a 2 games to 1 lead. It marked the first time the Caps ever led a Finals series in the franchises history.

Jakob Chychrun snubbed, Team USA falls short, and more on today's Caps Dump and Chase

Today in Caps History: June 3, 2018

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