Ilya Protas will wear older brother’s former number in Hershey
The Washington Capitals officially announced Saturday that 18-year-old prospect Ilya Protas will join the Hershey Bears for the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs.…
Aliaksei Protas a ‘possibility’ for Capitals in Game 3 against Canadiens, skates with teammates for first time since injury
Aliaksei Protas took another big step in his possible return to the Washington Capitals' lineup. Ahead of Game 3, Protas skated with…
Aliaksei Protas will travel with Capitals to Montreal after ramping up on-ice work at optional practice
Aliaksei Protas appears to be on the brink of jumping into the Capitals' playoff lineup. The 25-year-old forward was back on the…
Aliaksei Protas sheds non-contact jersey ahead of Capitals morning skate, but does not join teammates for practice
Aliaksei Protas took another step in his injury recovery process on Wednesday morning. Ahead of the Capitals' morning skate before Game 2…
Spencer Carbery ‘absolutely’ expects Aliaksei Protas to play in Capitals’ first-round series against Canadiens: ‘Might be tonight, might be Game 2’
Aliaksei Protas continues to make progress as he attempts to return from injury. Ahead of the Capitals' morning skate on Monday, Protas…
Aliaksei Protas skates for first time since suffering skate cut injury to foot over two weeks ago
The Washington Capitals got a welcome sight ahead of their final practice on Sunday morning before Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens.…
Spencer Carbery vague after Martin Fehervary and Aliaksei Protas miss first postseason practice due to injury
The Washington Capitals jumped on the ice at Capital One Arena for their first playoff practice ahead of Monday's Game 1 against…
Ilya Protas says his biggest hockey dream is to win a Stanley Cup with brother Aliaksei Protas
Ilya Protas has yet to play his first NHL game, but he's already plenty familiar with the Capitals organization. After years of…
Spencer Carbery on how Logan Thompson and Aliaksei Protas are progressing with their injuries: ‘After today, you will not get much from me’
The Washington Capitals finally have their first-round playoff opponent after the Montreal Canadiens secured the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference…
Aliaksei Protas and Logan Thompson appear likely to miss rest of regular season
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Washington Capitals will have to go a while longer without the services of Aliaksei Protas as he continues…
Aliaksei Protas to skate again next week but Capitals unsure about Game 1 playoff availability due to skate-cut injury
The Washington Capitals played their third game without Aliaksei Protas on Saturday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Protas has been out with…
Spencer Carbery provides injury updates on Aliaksei Protas and Logan Thompson after neither skates this week
The Washington Capitals are still without two of the key drivers of their success this season due to late-season injuries suffered in…
Aliaksei Protas out week-to-week with lower-body injury
The Washington Capitals will be without Aliaksei Protas for the foreseeable future. Head coach Spencer Carbery revealed ahead of Sunday's game against…
Aliaksei Protas left Blackhawks game injured due to skate cut to left foot
Aliaksei Protas missed the final 15:38 of the Washington Capitals' 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Per NHL.com's Tom…
Spencer Carbery shares short injury update on Aliaksei Protas after forward leaves game in third period
Aliaksei Protas left Friday night's game between the Washington Capitals and Chicago Blackhawks due to what appears to be a lower-body injury.…
Alex Ovechkin, Aliaksei Protas, and Tom Wilson become Caps’ first trio of 30-goal scorers in 15 years
The Washington Capitals offense has been firing on all cylinders this season. Not only has Alex Ovechkin (38 goals) continued to dominate…
Aliaksei Protas on if he thought he’d ever record a 30-goal season: ‘Maybe Xbox, like NHL 25’
WASHINGTON, DC -- Aliaksei Protas may be the NHL’s most improved player this season, and he continued his hot streak on Sunday.…
Capitals players share their excitement about Craig Laughlin’s first game back from open-heart surgery: ‘We missed you’
Craig Laughlin announced Friday that he will be returning to the Capitals' broadcast booth on Sunday for the first time in over…
Aliaksei Protas was shocked by how much the Capitals paid him on his contract extension: ‘Isn’t that too much for me?’
Aliaksei Protas is a humble guy, and his contract talks with the Washington Capitals last year illustrate that point. Protas signed a…
Aliaksei Protas sets NHL record for most points by a Belarus-born player in a single season
Aliaksei Protas's career year has been a lot of things: surprising, encouraging, and, at times, jaw-dropping. Now, it's record-breaking. Tuesday, after notching…
