Protas scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Blue Jackets.
Protas kept his point streak alive with the empty-netter. It's up to six games (four goals, two helpers), and he's gone plus-8 in that span. The 24-year-old forward continues to be an even-strength stud, racking up 18 of his 20 points at even strength -- he also has one assist each on the power play and while shorthanded. Protas has added 64 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and a plus-23 rating over 30 appearances this season.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Tallies in shootout loss
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Protas scored a goal, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks.
Protas has three goals and two assists during his five-game point streak. The 24-year-old forward continues to shine in a middle-six role for the Capitals -- he's gotten on the scoresheet in nine of his last 11 outings. For the year, he's at nine goals, 19 points, a plus-22 rating, 62 shots on net, 23 blocked shots and 13 hits through 29 appearances.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Fills empty cage
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Protas scored an empty-net goal on five shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
Protas scored for the second game in a row, and he's earned three goals and four helpers over his last nine outings. The 24-year-old lost out on power-play time at the start of November, but he's found a groove once again at even strength, where he excelled during a breakout campaign in 2024-25. This year, he's at eight goals, 17 points, a plus-20 rating, 60 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 13 hits through 27 appearances.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Remains productive
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Protas scored a goal in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.
Protas isn't a go-to option on offense for the Capitals, but the 24-year-old is finding ways to stay productive. He's cracked the scoresheet in six of his last eight outings, producing two goals, four assists, 16 shots, four hits and seven blocked shots in that span while posting a plus-13 rating.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Tallies in Wednesday's win
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Protas scored a goal on three shots, blocked two shots and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Oilers.
Protas has a goal and an assist over his last two games after being limited to one tally over his previous 10 outings. It's been tough sledding for the 24-year-old this year, who has been unable to replicate his 21.1 shooting percentage from the 2024-25 regular season. Through 20 contests, Protas has six goals, six assists, 43 shots on net, 16 blocked shots, 10 hits and a plus-10 rating while continuing to see steady top-six minutes.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Ends point drought
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Protas provided an assist, put one shot on goal and blocked a shot in Monday's 2-1 win over the Kings.
Protas' primary helper on the team's opening goal ended a six-game point drought and a 10-game streak without an assist. Overall, the 24-year-old is up to six assists, 11 points and 40 shots on net through 19 games this season. He has taken a step back offensively so far, but after a 66-point campaign in 76 regular-season games a year ago, the young forward proved he can maintain high-level offensive production across a full season. Monday's game was a step in the right direction, but Protas currently lacks the top-level scoring pace needed to be rostered in standard fantasy league formats. However, he can be a solid waiver-wire target soon if he can start to string together points.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Pots goal Saturday
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Protas scored a goal and put two shots on net in Saturday's 4-3 loss to Buffalo.
Protas ended a three-game point drought Saturday with a twine finder less than two and a half minutes into regulation. Overall, the 24-year-old forward is up to five goals, 10 points and 28 shots on goal in 12 appearances this season. After a 66-point outburst in 76 regular-season games last season, Protas continues to prove that he can be a reliable source of offense for the Capitals. While his category coverage isn't the strongest, his offensive capabilities, along with an uptick in power-play time this season, make him a good option in most fantasy formats.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Two helpers against Seattle
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Protas picked up two assists in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.
The 24-year-old continues an impressive start to the season by having a hand in Ryan Leonard's second-period tally and Tom Wilson's empty-netter late in the third. Protas has racked up four goals and eight points through the Capitals' first seven games as he looks to prove his 2024-25 breakout -- 30 goals and 66 points in 76 regular-season contests -- was no fluke.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Lights lamp again Friday
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Protas scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Wild.
Protas continues to roll for the Capitals while seeing time in all situations. He's up to four goals, six points, 16 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over five appearances, including a goal in two straight games. The 24-year-old was one of the team's top even-strength forwards last year, and that kind of quality play doesn't disappear. Expect another strong year from Protas, though probably with a slightly lower shooting percentage than last season's 21.1 percent mark.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Leads team in goals and scoring
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Protas scored a goal Tuesday in a 3-2 OT win over Tampa Bay.
It came late in the second. Connor McMichael chased and retrieved a dump-in, and as he skated behind the Bolts' net, he passed behind him to Protas, who wired a one-timer into the open left side of the net from low in the left circle. Protas leads the Caps in goals (three), and he's tied with Tom Wilson for the most points (five; four games). The 24-year-old Protas also has 13 shots in that span. Last season was clearly not an anomaly.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Posts trio of points
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Protas scored two goals and added an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win against the Islanders.
Protas opened the scoring late in the first period, then helped solidify the lead with a secondary assist on Ryan Leonard's goal before scoring an unassisted goal for Protas' second of the night. Across his first two games of the new campaign, Protas has four points and eight shots on goal. The 24-year-old is picking up where he left off in a top-six role after breaking out with a 30-goal, 66-point campaign in 2024-25 over 76 regular-season games. Considering his category coverage, ice time and power-play usage, he should be rostered in almost all fantasy formats.
Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: First goal of postseason
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Protas scored a goal in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 1 on Tuesday.
Protas opened the scoring early in the second period. He poked the puck to himself out of a battle at the blue line, skated down the right side and wired a wrist shot inside the far post from the right circle. It was Protas' first goal of the 2025 playoffs (two games). The big winger is coming off a 30-goal, 66-point campaign, and the Caps need his scoring touch against the dominating two-way presence of the Canes.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Expected to play Wednesday
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Protas (foot) is expected to be in the lineup versus the Canadiens in Wednesday's Game 5, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Protas warmed up on the fourth line, which suggests he'll be eased back in after a 10-game absence. The 24-year-old Protas was superb at even strength in the regular season, earning 30 goals and 36 assists over 76 games. He had just six special-teams points -- five shorthanded and one on the power play.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Slated to be game-time call
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Protas (foot) will probably be a game-time decision for Game 5 against Montreal on Wednesday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Head coach Spencer Carbery believes Protas is close to being available, and the 24-year-old forward will return to the lineup once given the green light to play. Protas compiled 30 goals, 66 points and 142 shots on net through 76 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He could occupy a top-six role if he is back for Game 5.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Not available for Game 4
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Protas (foot) will not suit up for Game 4 against Montreal on Sunday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Protas will miss a 10th consecutive game Sunday, as he hasn't been in the lineup since April 4 versus Chicago. He'll have a few days to try to work his way back to full health before Game 5 on Wednesday. Considering the long layoff since his last appearance, Protas may be eased into action once he's cleared to play.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Game-time call
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Aliaksei Protas (foot) will be a game-time decision for Game 4 against Montreal on Sunday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Protas could return from a nine-game absence after being cleared for contact during Saturday's practice. He didn't skate with Washington's extras Sunday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports, which is another encouraging sign. The 24-year-old Protas amassed 30 goals, 66 points and 142 shots on net across 76 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Cleared for contact
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Protas (foot) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and could be ready to play in Game 4 against Montreal on Sunday, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
After being cut by a skate, Protas has been absent for the Capitals' last nine games, including the first three contests of Washington's first-round playoff series versus the Canadiens. The 24-year-old forward would provide an offensive boost if he receives the green light to return to the lineup. Protas broke out in 2024-25 with 30 goals and 66 points in 76 regular-season appearances.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Still out for Game 3
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Protas (foot) won't suit up Friday in Game 3 versus the Canadiens, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Protas will miss his ninth straight game due to the injury, but the fact that he was a game-time decision Friday is encouraging. He'll turn toward trying to be available Sunday in Game 4 instead. Once healthy, Protas should resume being a force on offense at even strength, though likely in a middle-six role since Anthony Beauvillier is thriving on the top line early in the playoffs.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Game-time decision
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Protas (foot) was deemed a possibility to play versus the Canadiens in Game 3 on Friday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
Protas has been shelved for the Caps' last eight contests after suffering a laceration on the top of his foot. Even if the 24-year-old natural center is given the all-clear, he is far from a lock to suit up in Game 3 and could serve as a healthy scratch during the postseason.
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