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Aliaksei Protas scored the tiebreaking goal early in the second period Saturday afternoon for the host Washington Capitals, who rode a four-goal surge to a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

One rookie to watch on all 32 NHL teams in 2026-27

And that’s that. The NHL’s shortest preseason in recent memory is done, and the games are set to really begin. The 2026-27 season begins on Tuesday, with young prospects finding themselves in a different spot than usual.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Every NHL team’s top prospect heading into 2026-27

The 2026-27 NHL season is finally upon us. Over the past few days, we saw nearly every team participate in rookie tournaments across the league. Those events don’t tell us a whole lot, but it’s a fun little appetizer for what’s to come.

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Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 24

Capitals’ Ilya Protas Named AHL Rookie of the Year for 2025-26

A member of the Washington Capitals organization has some new hardware after Ilya Protas was voted as the winner of the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 11

Protas bros. help Capitals handle Penguins

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists and the Washington Capitals helped their playoff chances with a 6-3 win against the Penguins in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Ilya Protas to Make NHL Debut With Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals announced that they have recalled Ilya Protas from the Hershey Bears. Protas, 19, was drafted by the team in 2024 and has been a high-interest prospect in Hershey.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Capitals Recall Ilya Protas

The Washington Capitals have recalled top center prospect Ilya Protas from the AHL’s Hershey Bears. It is a headline that Capitals fans have waited all season for and comes just two days after a six-point night in the AHL.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1

Key Capitals forward will miss Devils game with upper-body injury

The Washington Capitals are making a late push to the playoffs with three consecutive wins, sitting just three points back of the second wild card position.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas to ‘miss a little bit of time’ with upper-body injury

Washington Capitals’ forward Aliaksei Protas is “going to miss a little bit of time,” head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters Monday, and that he won’t play Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / January 24

Aliaksei Protas' goal breaks tie, lifts Capitals past Flames

Aliaksei Protas broke a third-period tie to spark the visiting Washington Capitals to a 3-1 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday to snap a four-game skid.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Capitals Activate Aliaksei Protas

The Capitals have activated winger Aliaksei Protas from injured reserve, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. He’ll be back in the lineup tonight against the Blackhawks.

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Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 7

Capitals make unfortunate Aliaksei Protas injury move amid slump

The Washington Capitals have been in the middle of a major slump in play. They have lost nine of their last 13 games overall, but did secure a win on Monday against the Anaheim Ducks, 7-4.

Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / January 7

Capitals place Aliaksei Protas on injured reserve

The Washington Capitals announced on Wednesday morning that they have placed forward Aliaksei Protas on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 1. While Protas has not played since New Year’s Day, there’s reason to believe that his absence will not be long term.

Washington Capitals News / The Hockey Writers / October 24, 2025

Capitals’ Aliaksei Protas Looks to Build on Breakout Season

Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas is a star on the rise. Last season, he drew attention across the NHL with his 30-goal and 66-point performance,

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 7, 2025

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.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 27, 2025

Key Capitals goaltender, forward to be game-time decisions for Game 4

Sunday’s morning skate was more than encouraging for the Washington Capitals.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 25, 2025

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Washington Capitals News / Field Level Media / April 21, 2025

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 6, 2025

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.

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Washington Capitals News / Dose.ca / March 12, 2025

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?