WATCH: Jakob Chychrun gets emotional at his grandfather's reaction to his first Senators'goal
It was an emotional moment for Jakob Chychrun as he saw his grandfather reacting to his first goal for the Ottawa Senators.
The defenseman was recently traded to the Senators by the Arizona Coyotes, with whom he played seven seasons. The deal includes a conditional first-round pick in 2023, a conditional second-round pick in 2024, and a conditional third-round pick in 2026.
NHL Twitter also reacted to this emotional moment:
Jacob Chychurn's sister Nancy Chychurn also celebrated his move to the Senators.
"Family is absolutely everything, these smiles are priceless, & that was damn exciting!!!" - Nancy Chychrun
Jakob Chychrun's career
Jakob Chychrun started his professional journey with the Arizona Coyotes in the 2016-17 season. He has played 375 games, averaging 21 minutes on the Ice. Chychrun has scored 61 goals and has 111 assists to his name at a shooting percentage of 6.9.
He has also been involved in 244 penalty minutes and has contributed 48 goals during powerplays. He has scored eight game-winning goals, helping his team earn crucial points.
In the current season, Chychrun has played 36 games and has 28 goal contributions while averaging 23 minutes per game. He has been one of the most solid players in the league this season.
The Ottawa Senators' 2022-23 season
The Ottawa Senators have played decently this season and are placed fifth in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. They are tied with the Buffalo Sabres on 68 points.
The Senators have done well enough on offense to score 197 goals in 62 appearances. Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle have been involved in over 132 goal involvements this season.
Their defense has conceded over 3.11 goals per game this season. The signing of Jakob Chychrun should help improve this as they enter a crucial phase of the season.
Chychurn scored on his debut with the Senators, which is a positive sign for the team as it will benefit from his defensive and offensive capabilities. The Senators have won their last five games and would love to continue their form when they play the Chicago Blackhawks on March 6, 2023.