Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Notches assist in Game 1

Protas garnered an assist in a 4-1 loss to the Rangers in Sunday's Game 1.

Protas was able to end a five-game point drought, during which he had 14 shots on net, five hits and two blocked shots. The 23-year-old has been slotting into a top-six role with Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson but could be in danger of dropping further down the lineup if he continues to struggle offensively.