Category: Aliaksei Protas
Spencer Carbery discusses several options to replace Alex Ovechkin on Capitals first line
Dylan StromeThe Washington Capitals are set to have a giant hole on their first line for as long as captain Alex Ovechkin is out with his lower leg injury. While no player can fill the big shoes of Ovechkin, the Capitals will need to find a temporary solution for the empty wing position next to Dylan
Read moreTop-line trio stays scorching hot with two more goals: Capitals beat Predators 3-2
Juuso ParssinenThe Washington Capitals and Nashville Predators squared off in the first of two meetings this season on Wednesday night. Washington was looking to bounce back from a rough night in North Carolina while the Predators were just looking to bounce back in general. Juuso Parssinen put Nashville in front...
Read moreStickless Aliaksei Protas nearly scores goal-of-the-year candidate after borrowing twig from Capitals bench on shorthanded breakaway
Capitals’WASHINGTON, DC — Aliaksei Protas scored the game-winning goal Tuesday against the New York Rangers, but that arguably wasn’t even his biggest moment of the night. After Protas broke his stick during a Capitals’ penalty kill, a failed Rangers pass sent the puck into the neutral zone. Protas, undeterr...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin admits he was ‘uncomfortable’ at times playing right wing: ‘First couple shift was kind of like, ‘Whoa”
Capitals’Alex Ovechkin notched two assists against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, becoming the sixth player to join the exclusive 700 goals and 700 assists club. But talk after the Capitals’ 4-2 win focused just as much on his milestone as his position change for the night. Ovechkin skated with Dylan S...
Read moreSpencer Carbery benched his third line after they gave up multiple goals in 5-3 loss to Devils: ‘I was trying to help them’
New Jersey DevilsWASHINGTON, DC — The Washington Capitals lost their home opener Saturday night, 5-3, to the New Jersey Devils. With six players making their debut with the Caps, the team faced growing pains against a Devils roster playing their fourth game of the regular season. However, some of the game’s biggest...
Read moreObservations from the Washington Capitals’ 2-0 preseason win against the Boston Bruins
Aliaksei ProtasThe Washington Capitals ended their 2024 preseason with a 2-0 victory on home ice over the Boston Bruins. Washington finished 3-3 in their six exhibition games and will now have a whole week off before they get their regular season underway. Aliaksei Protas and Trevor van Riemsdyk found the back of...
Read moreAndrew Cristall will play in Washington Capitals’ final preseason game against Boston Bruins
Andrew CristallThe Washington Capitals will square off with the Boston Bruins in their final preseason game on Saturday evening. Washington is slated to ice a predictable dress rehearsal lineup outside one skater. Andrew Cristall, the team’s 19-year-old prospect, has earned a last chance to impress head coach Spen...
Read moreMetropolitan Notes: Milano, Tsyplakov, Vesey
Sonny MilanoCapitals head coach Spencer Carbery isn’t enthused with winger Sonny Milano’s performance thus far this preseason, calling his showing “just okay” (via NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti). Carbery added Milano has “the benefit of the doubt” as a veteran, but the 28-year-old’s standing in the lineup certainly see...
Read moreLive updates: Washington Capitals vs. Boston Bruins at TD Garden (preseason)
Matt RoyTwo days after suffering a 6-2 defeat in their preseason opener, the Washington Capitals are back on the ice to take on Atlantic Division rival, Boston, at TD Garden. The Capitals will ice a young roster that features several veterans will making their Capitals’ preseason debuts including Pierre-Luc...
Read moreTodd Nelson thinks several Bears players could get looks from the Capitals: ‘You’re seeing these young guys that are ready to take that next step’
Aliaksei ProtasThe Hershey Bears have flourished over the first two seasons of Todd Nelson’s tenure as head coach, winning back-to-back Calder Cups for the third time in franchise history. After the team’s stellar performance in 2022-23, several Bears players earned permanent spots with the Capitals last season, i...
Read moreJakub Vrana joins Washington Capitals’ informal skates
Anthony ManthaJakub Vrana is the latest player to arrive in DC for the Washington Capitals’ informal skates at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Vrana joined Aliaksei Protas and Vincent Iorio as the new participants this week. Monumental Sports Network’s Tarik El-Bashir reported the news on X. Other Capitals players alre...
Read moreJakub Vrana joins Washington Capitals informal skates
Jakub VranaJakub Vrana is the latest player to arrive in DC for the Washington Capitals’ informal skates at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Vrana joined Aliaksei Protas and Vincent Iorio as the new participants this week. Monumental Sports Network’s Tarik El-Bashir reported the news on X. Other Capitals players alre...
Read moreIlya Protas signs OHL development deal with Windsor Spitfires
Windsor SpitfiresIlya Protas has his home for next season. The 17-year-old, who turns 18 on Thursday, will play for the Windsor Spitfires after inking an OHL scholarship and development agreement with the club. “It feels amazing, it is an honour to sign with such a great organization.” Protas, the younger brother of...
Read moreIlya Protas signs three year, entry-level contract with Washington Capitals
Aliaksei ProtasThe Washington Capitals signed Ilya Protas to a three year, entry-level contract after the completion of Development Camp, Saturday. The news was first announced by Ilya’s agency, Gold Star Sports Management Group, which also represents his older brother Aliaksei Protas. The Capitals confirmed the s...
Read moreCapitals prospect Ilya Protas selected third overall in 2024 CHL Import Draft
Aliaksei ProtasThe CHL Import Draft was held on Wednesday, and two Washington Capitals picks from the 2024 NHL Draft have new potential homes in junior hockey for the 2024-25 season. Ilya Protas, the younger brother of Aliaksei Protas, was selected third overall by the Windsor Spitfires while Petr Sikora was taken...
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