Capitals prospect Aliaksei Protas scores twice, leads WHL in points

October 13, 2019 5:23 pm

Aliaksei Protas, the Washington Capitals’ third-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, is continuing to take the WHL by storm with the Prince Albert Raiders.

In the Raiders’ decisive 8-4 win over against the Moose Jaw Warriors on Saturday, Protas tallied two goals and an assist.

Protas is now tied for first in WHL points along with Bryce Kindopp of the Everett Silvertips and James Hamblin of the Medicine Hat Tigers. Protas has 14 points through nine games played, and he is also fourth in goals scored with six.

Goal 1

The Viper bites and puts the Raiders up 5-2 late in the second period. Great look from Ozzy Wiesblatt. https://t.co/T4WWM8k5sL pic.twitter.com/AXP9kt1j8W

— Jeff D'Andrea (@Jeff_paNOW) October 13, 2019

Protas’ first goal of the night came late in the second period to put the Raiders ahead 5-2.

Goal 2

Aliaksei Protas with his second of the night and it's 7-3 for the Raiders. Great feed here from Usau on the power play. That's 4 points for Usau (2,2) and 3 for Protas (2,1) https://t.co/13cxnxycZR pic.twitter.com/vStdNU17TN

— Jeff D'Andrea (@Jeff_paNOW) October 13, 2019

The second tally for Protas came on the powerplay to improve the Raiders’ lead to 7-3.

The defending Ed Chynoweth champion Raiders are now 7-0-2 to start the season. The Raiders will embark on a five-game away swing for their longest road trip of the season, beginning next Saturday against the Everett Silvertips.