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Protas scored a goal Saturday in a 3-1 loss to Boston.
It was a prototypical Protas goal. He was at the top of the crease when a rebound fell onto his stick, and he made no mistake. Protas has five points, including two goals, and eight shots in four appearances since returning from the Olympic break. He also missed one game for personal reasons. Protas is up to 21 goals, 22 assists and 131 shots in 60 games this season. He is currently on pace to top the 55-point mark.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Poised to play
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Protas (personal) will return to the lineup against Boston on Saturday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
After sitting out Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Utah, Protas will occupy a second-line role against the Bruins on Saturday. He has generated 20 goals, 42 points and 129 shots on net across 59 appearances this campaign.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Out for personal reasons
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Protas will not play Tuesday versus the Mammoth for personal reasons, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Protas will have a few extra days to attend to the matter before the Capitals' next game, which is Saturday in Boston. Hendrix Lapierre should be in the lineup, while Connor McMichael will step into a second-line spot in Protas' absence.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Two helpers Friday
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Protas notched two assists in Friday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Both helpers came in the second period on tallies by Pierre-Luc Dubois, as the Capitals' second line broke open a scoreless tie. Protas has found his groove over the last month, and in the last six games dating back to Jan. 31, he's erupted for two goals and eight points.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Two-point effort in win
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Protas scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Flyers.
Both points came in the third period, as Protas helped set up Trevor van Riemsdyk for what proved to be the game-winner before firing home an empty-netter inside the final minute. Protas has two short-handed goals on the season, and they've both come in the last three games. Over his last nine contests, the 25-year-old has caught fire with four goals and eight points, and on the season he's up to 20 goals and 40 points in 57 games.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Extends point streak
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Protas recorded a shorthanded goal and had two shots on net in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Flyers.
Protas found the back of the net for the first time since Jan. 24, but the 25-year-old playmaker has routinely found ways to remain productive for the Capitals. Aside from extending his current point streak to three games with this goal, this was also Protas' fourth goal and eighth point across 15 games since the beginning of January.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Plucks two apples in comeback win
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Protas distributed two assists and placed three shots on net in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over Carolina.
Protas slid a pair of primary helpers Saturday, with the latter of the two coming on Jakob Chychrun's game-tying goal late in the third period. Protas now has 18 assists, 36 points, 118 shots on net and 31 blocked shots through 53 games this season. Saturday's contest ended his six-game streak without an assist and helped him end January on a high note after struggling through the month, posting just six points. While he likely won't replicate the 66-point campaign he posted across 76 regular-season games a year ago, he should remain heavily involved at even strength, making him a viable fantasy option for the foreseeable future.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Goals in consecutive games
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Protas scored a goal on four shots and went minus-3 in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Oilers.
Protas looks to be getting his game back after a three-game absence due to a lower-body injury early in January. He's scored in back-to-back games and has three points over his last five outings. The 25-year-old forward is up to 18 goals, 34 points, 112 shots on net and a plus-15 rating through 50 contests this season. While well off the pace of his 66-point campaign from 76 regular-season games last year, Protas is lighting the lamp at almost the same rate that netted him 30 goals in 2024-25 and is still a key forward for the Capitals.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Scores first goal since injury
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Protas had a goal, three shots on net, one hit and two blocked shots in Friday's 3-1 win over the Flames.
Protas scored the eventual game-winning goal with a wrister at the 7:35 mark of the third period. It marked his 17th goal of the season, and it was the first in eight games since he returned to the lineup from a lower-body injury. He hadn't scored since a defeat to the Senators on Jan. 1.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Nabs first helper since injury
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Protas logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.
Protas picked up his first point in five games since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him three contests. The 25-year-old forward has reclaimed a steady role in the top six, though he remains without much power-play time. Protas is up to 32 points, 99 shots on net, 27 blocked shots, 22 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-20 rating over 46 appearances. If Protas can get his offense on track, he makes for a solid forward in most fantasy formats.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Activated from injured reserve
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Protas (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Protas will return after missing the last three games. He is having another fine season with 16 goals and 15 assists in 41 appearances, with only one assist coming via the power play, as Protas averages only 39 seconds of playing time with the man advantage.
Protas (lower body) will be a game-time decision in Chicago on Friday, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Protas was on a hot streak before his injury, tallying four goals and five assists in a five-game scoring streak. Overall, Protas has 16 goals and 15 assists with a plus-21 rating over 41 games this season.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Could return Friday
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Protas (lower body) practiced in a regular jersey Thursday and could return to the lineup as early as Friday in Chicago, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.
Protas has missed the last three games after getting hurt Jan. 1 versus Ottawa. Protas was hot prior to his injury, tallying four goals and adding five assists in a five-game scoring streak. Overall, the 25-year-old has 16 goals and 31 points over 41 appearances this season.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Placed on injured reserve
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Protas (lower body) was placed on injured reserve by the Capitals on Wednesday, retroactive to Jan. 1.
Protas has already missed Washington's last two games due to his lower-body injury, so his placement on injured reserve shouldn't have a significant impact on his return timetable. He'll be unavailable for at least Wednesday's matchup against Dallas. However, he was on the ice for the Capitals' morning skate, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com, indicating that he could return to game action sooner rather than later. Washington recalled Brett Leason from AHL Hershey in a corresponding move to provide additional depth in Protas' absence.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Not playing Monday
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Protas (lower body) isn't in the lineup for Monday's home matchup versus Anaheim, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Protas will miss his second straight contest Monday after being deemed a game-time call earlier in the day. Tom Wilson (lower body) also isn't available against the Ducks, so the Capitals are forced to roll with 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Protas' next chance to suit up will be at home Wednesday versus Dallas.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Game-time call
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Protas (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Monday's matchup with the Ducks, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.
Protas was absolutely lighting it up prior to getting hurt, racking up four goals and five helpers in his last five outings. With Tom Wilson (lower body) ruled out, the Capitals would certainly benefit from getting the 24-year-old Protas back in the lineup. If he can't go, the Caps will need to either bring up a forward from the minors or roll with seven blueliners against Anaheim.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Late scratch Saturday
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Protas (lower body) is a late scratch for Saturday's game against Chicago.
Protas has 16 goals and 31 points in 41 appearances during the 2025-26 campaign. His absence from the lineup will likely result in Sonny Milano playing Saturday for the first time since Dec. 23. It's unclear if Protas will be an option for Monday's clash against Anaheim.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Scores again Thursday
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Protas scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.
Protas took a bit of a beating Thursday, briefly leaving the game after going feet-first into the board in the first period. He also took a hack around the ankle later in the contest, but he was able to finish it despite the physical toll limiting him to 14:55 of ice time. Protas has four goals and five assists during a five-game point streak, and he's up to 16 goals, 31 points, 89 shots on net and a plus-21 rating over 41 appearances at the halfway mark of the Capitals' season.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Picks up two more points
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Protas scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.
Protas closed out 2025 with three multi-point efforts over his last four games. He has five goals and five assists over his last seven outings and has gotten back to the high-quality even-strength play that made him a breakout player in 2024-25. He's at 15 goals, 30 points, 86 shots on net and a plus-22 rating across 40 appearances through Wednesday's action.
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Capitals' Aliaksei Protas: Three points in New Jersey
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Protas scored a goal on five shots on net and added two assists, a hit and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.
All three points came in regulation, as Protas continues to build momentum heading into the new year. The 24-year-old has found the back of the net in four of the last five games, and through 12 contests in December he's delivered seven goals and 11 points.
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