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On YouTubeWashington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8
Strategic drafting will keep Capitals competitive for years to come
The Washington Capitals seemed well on their way towards reclusion a few seasons ago. They managed to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history in 2018 — but by 2022, only eight members of the Cup-winning roster were still in Washington.
NHL News / FirstSportz / May 7
Watch: Tom Wilson hilariously steals Sebastian Aho’s mouthguard during Capitals-Canes Game 1
Washington Capitals star Tom Wilson once again came under the spotlight for his antics. On Tuesday, in the game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the forward hilariously stole the mouthguard of Sebastian Aho during a brawl.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7
Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas makes ‘frustrating’ admission on OT loss in Game 1
The Washington Capitals often find themselves under the microscope during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and there was much to dissect in Game 1 of their second-round showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes.
The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz
How many of the 18 NHL players since the 2000 Stanley Cup Playoffs to score 10 goals in multiple postseason runs can you name in five minutes?
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / May 6
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 30
Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas returns for Game 5 following 10-game absence due to foot injury
The Washington Capitals will see a boost to their forward ranks for Game 5 versus the Montreal Canadiens as Aliaksei Protas is set to return, reports Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27
Key Capitals goaltender, forward to be game-time decisions for Game 4
Sunday’s morning skate was more than encouraging for the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / Dose.ca / April 26
Aliaksei Protas: another big man could complicate the CH’s life tomorrow
Since yesterday, there’s been a lot of talk about the state of health of the CH players. Patrik Laine’s wrist is clearly bothered, and seeing Samuel Montembeault leave with an injury yesterday is cause for concern.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25
All six teams have something to prove in Friday's Stanley Cup playoff action
The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs turn seven days old on Friday, and with each passing game, the stakes only get higher.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24
Injury Notes: Cirelli, Pacioretty, Siegenthaler, Thomas, Protas
Lightning center Anthony Cirelli is a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Florida tonight after departing Game 1 early with an undisclosed injury, tweets Colby Guy of the Palm Beach Post.
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 21
Caps F Aliaksei Protas likely out for playoff opener vs. Habs
Washington forward Aliaksei Protas is unlikely to play Monday night when the Capitals open their Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 20
Capitals Injury Notes: Fehervary, Protas, Chychrun
Martin Fehervary and Aliaksei Protas did not practice for the Capitals today, per NHL.com reporter Tom Gulitti. He adds that defender Jakob Chychrun did practice despite a puck deflecting into his face at practice yesterday.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6
Standout forward out week-to-week in tough blow for Capitals
While Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are still on cloud nine, not all news was good news Sunday for the team.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / April 6
Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas week-to-week with lower-body injury
The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals will be without Aliaksei Protas on a week-to-week basis after the forward suffered a lower-body injury, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery confirmed Sunday per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / April 6
Capitals Forward Week-to-Week After Injury
The Washington Capitals expect to celebrate a momentous occasion in the coming days. Captain Alex Ovechkin needs just one more goal to set a new NHL record for most goals scored in a career.
Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / March 31
Washington Teammates React to Capitals Forward's Major Milestone on Sunday
At least for one Washington Capitals forward, the days of dreaming about making NHL history being limited to playing video games are over and have turned into a reality.
Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / March 20
Washington Capitals Star Shares How Shocked He Was By The Contract Offered To Him
Aliaksei Protas has emerged as a genuine star in the NHL, and it appears Washington knew it, as he reveals the shock he had by how much the team offered him.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas sets single-season points record by Belarusian-born NHLer
With two assists Tuesday night against the Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals’ forward Aliaksei Protas brought his point total to 61, and he now holds the single-season record for most points by a player born in Belarus.
Washington Capitals News / Dose.ca / March 12
Top-5 : Instead of scoring, Ovi passed to Protas for his hat-trick
There was a lot, a lot of action in the NHL on Tuesday night. Eleven games were presented in all corners of the league! The Canadian won against the Canucks, but let’s see what happened elsewhere: How did the game between the Capitals and the Ducks go?
Washington Capitals News / WashingtonCaps.com / March 12
Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / December 31
Aliaksei Protas scores twice as Capitals top Bruins
The Washington Capitals scored twice in a first-period span of 5:06 and held on for a 3-1 win over the visiting Boston Bruins in a New Year's Eve matinee on Tuesday.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 12
Blue Jackets Unable to Overcome Protas’ Two Goals in OT Loss to Capitals
The Columbus Blue Jackets came into Thursday night’s game against the Washington Capitals looking for a much better performance. They were able to grind out a point before losing in overtime.
NHL News / Field Level Media / December 12
Aliaksei Protas' OT winner pushes road-loving Capitals past Blue Jackets
Aliaksei Protas scored his second goal of the game at 2:23 of overtime and the visiting Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 for their 10th consecutive road win.
NHL News / Washington Hockey Now / July 26, 2024
Aliaksei Protas Continues Taking Steps on Capitals
The Washington Capitals have a couple more seasons at the minimum before the Alex Ovechkin Era of their history possibly comes to an end. As things currently stand, Ovechkin is under contract until 2026.
Washington Capitals News / Inside The Rink / January 23, 2024
Player Profile: Aliaksei Protas
23-year-old forward Aliaksei Protas recently signed a five-year, $16.875 million extension contract with the Washington Capitals. He seems excited about the opportunity, stating, “It’s a big honor.
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 19, 2024
Capitals sign one of the NHL's tallest players to five-year extension
The Washington Capitals have signed 23-year-old center Aliaksei Protas to a five-year contract extension. Protas is one of the 10 tallest players in the NHL, measuring 6-foot-6, 225 pounds.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20, 2023
NHL Props for Wednesday Dec. 20: This prop is a Capital idea
It's been a less-than-ideal start to our hockey betting week, which has YB's Griffin Carroll thinking it may be time for a shake-up.
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