Aliaksei Protas - NHL News & Rumors

Nabs first helper since injury Protas logged an assist and two hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact 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 has reclaimed a steady role in the top six, though he remains without much power-play time. The forward 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.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Activated from injured reserve Protas (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Friday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Friday Protas (lower body) will be a game-time decision in Chicago on Friday, per Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Friday 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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks host the Capitals on 4-game win streak

The Chicago Blackhawks head into a matchup with the Washington Capitals as winners of four games in a row

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Placed on injured reserve Protas (lower body) was placed on injured reserve by the Capitals on Wednesday, retroactive to Jan. 1.

Impact 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. However, he'll be unavailable for Wednesday's matchup against Dallas, and it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again. Brett Leason was recalled from AHL Hershey in a corresponding move Wednesday to provide additional depth in Protas' absence.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Sourdif scores his first hat trick to lead the Capitals to a 7-4 win over the Ducks

Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL hat trick and added two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-4 on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Not playing Monday Protas (lower body) isn't in the lineup for Monday's home matchup versus Anaheim, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Impact 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 defenseman. Protas' next chance to suit up will be at home Wednesday versus Dallas.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 5 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Game-time call Protas (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Monday's matchup with the Ducks, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact 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 Caps could 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.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks take losing streak into matchup with the Capitals

The Anaheim Ducks enter the matchup against the Washington Capitals after losing five in a row

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Blackhawks drop Capitals to 0-5 in shootouts, beat Washington in 6 rounds for a 3-2 win

Nick Foligno scored in the sixth round of a shootout to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Capitals, Team Canada forward Tom Wilson leaves game with an apparent leg injury

Capitals forward Tom Wilson left Washington's game against Chicago with an apparent leg injury

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Late scratch Saturday Protas (undisclosed) is a late scratch for Saturday's game against Chicago, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Protas has 16 goals and 31 points in 41 appearances in 2025-26. His absence from the lineup will likely result in Sonny Milano playing Saturday for the first time since Dec. 23.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks visit the Capitals after Mikheyev's 2-goal game

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Washington Capitals after Ilya Mikheyev scored two goals in the Blackhawks' 4-3 win against the Dallas Stars

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Scores again Thursday Protas scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up two more points Protas scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Senators host the Capitals on losing streak

The Ottawa Senators aim to break their three-game skid when they take on the Washington Capitals

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Tom Wilson has Gordie Howe hat trick in Capitals' 6-3 win against Rangers

Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the Washington Capitals past the New York Rangers 6-3

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Three points in New Jersey 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Capitals visit the Panthers after shootout victory

The Washington Capitals visit the Florida Panthers after the Capitals took down the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Chychrun scores in overtime to lift Capitals past Devils 4-3

Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Aliaksei Protas scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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Blackhawks host the Capitals on 4-game win streak

Justin Sourdif scores his first hat trick to lead the Capitals to a 7-4 win over the Ducks

Ducks take losing streak into matchup with the Capitals

Blackhawks drop Capitals to 0-5 in shootouts, beat Washington in 6 rounds for a 3-2 win

Capitals, Team Canada forward Tom Wilson leaves game with an apparent leg injury

Blackhawks visit the Capitals after Mikheyev's 2-goal game

Senators host the Capitals on losing streak

Tom Wilson has Gordie Howe hat trick in Capitals' 6-3 win against Rangers

Capitals visit the Panthers after shootout victory

Chychrun scores in overtime to lift Capitals past Devils 4-3