Ilya Protas learns he’s a 2026 AHL All-Star from his older brother Aliaksei: ‘I’m so proud of you’
Ilya Protas will be the Hershey Bears' lone representative at this year's AHL All-Star Classic in Rockford, Illinois. Protas is the first…
Aliaksei Protas will be a game-time decision against the Blackhawks, Declan Chisholm to replace Dylan McIlrath on defense
Aliaksei Protas looks to be ready for a return to the Washington Capitals' lineup after a three-game absence with a lower-body injury. Caps…
Ilya Protas on brother Aliaksei returning from scary injury to score against Senators: ‘I’ve always looked up to him, and that’s another example’
HERSHEY, PA -- Aliaksei Protas is a tough person, but his mettle was tested on New Year's Day. As he raced for…
Spencer Carbery says there’s a chance that Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas both play on upcoming road trip
The Washington Capitals have played the last two games without two of their top forwards, Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas. Both top-six…
Capitals place Aliaksei Protas on injured reserve, recall forward Brett Leason from Hershey Bears
Brett Leason is back in the NHL with the Washington Capitals for the first time since his rookie 2021-22 season. The Capitals…
Capitals’ injured forwards skate on off day
While the Washington Capitals got the day off from Spencer Carbery after their 7-4 victory against the Anaheim Ducks, three of their…
Aliaksei Protas participates in Capitals’ morning skate after missing game against Blackhawks with lower-body injury
Aliaksei Protas jumped on the ice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Monday morning. The 24-year-old forward, wearing a regular practice jersey, participated…
Capitals provide injury updates on Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas after they miss practice
The Washington Capitals were still without two of their top forwards at practice on Sunday morning. Neither Tom Wilson nor Aliaksei Protas…
Aliaksei Protas misses Capitals game against Blackhawks due to lower-body injury
The Washington Capitals will be without key forward Aliaksei Protas against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Protas will miss out due…
Aliaksei Protas scores buzzer-beating goal against Devils with just 0.3 seconds remaining in first period
Aliaksei Protas scored a crazy buzzer beater against the New Jersey Devils to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 lead going into…
Ilya Protas posts incredible highlight-reel goal in Hershey as both he and Aliaksei Protas score on same day in Capitals organzation for first time
I shall call it a Dueling Goaltas. Saturday, both Protas brothers scored on the same day for the first time as members…
Spencer Carbery falls to 0-for-6 on Coach’s Challenges this season after Aliaksei Protas goaltender interference call not overturned
The Washington Capitals did not deserve to win against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, but there was a shred of hope…
Aliaksei Protas now owns Capitals franchise record for most goals without a PPG to start a career
Aliaksei Protas is one of the most unique goal scorers in Washington Capitals franchise history, and not because of how fast or large…
After disgusting assist, Brandon Duhaime tells Aliaksei Protas to ‘stop that’ in goal hug
Brandon Duhaime scored a highlight-reel, shorthanded goal in the Washington Capitals' 7-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, Wednesday. But he'd be…
Logan Thompson has been getting Russian lessons from Aliaksei Protas: ‘I’ve got to be honest — he’s terrible’
ARLINGTON, VA -- Hockey players are no stranger to bridging the language gap. With more than a dozen countries represented across the…
Washington Capitals attend Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL game during off day, meet up with Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden
The Washington Capitals are down south on a road trip that won't bring them back home until next weekend. After a 3-2…
Connor McMichael, Aliaksei Protas, and Dylan McIlrath catch up with Todd Nelson after Capitals-Penguins game
The Washington Capitals fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday. After the game, Alex Ovechkin held a…
Aliaksei Protas apologizes to Capitals fans after string of poor performances on offense: ‘We know it’s not a fun time to watch us right now’
The Washington Capitals have been good at generating chances, but have had a tough time scoring goals early this season. Through 11…
Aliaksei Protas crouches down for his intermission interviews with Al Koken. Does it hurt? ‘A little bit, but for him I can do that. I can sacrifice myself.’
With great power comes great responsibility and apparently the same holds true for immense height. Aliaksei Protas is one of the tallest…
Aliaksei Protas is on pace to score 66 goals this season: ‘Sometimes you get lucky and I think that’s what’s happening with me right now’
Aliaksei Protas is on a royal heater to start the 2025-26 season. Protas leads the Capitals in goals after scoring 4 times…
