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OCTOBER 6, 2024 • NHL.COM

For Capitals, the Protas brothers come in large and XL The Capitals had a pretty good sense of the type of player they were getting when they drafted Ilya Protas, 17, in the third round.

JULY 7, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nabs assist in Game 4 Protas posted an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 4.

Impact Protas picked up two assists, eight shots on net, four hits and a plus-1 rating over four playoff contests. The 23-year-old forward took a step up in 2023-24 with 29 points, 113 shots on net and 49 blocked shots over 78 regular-season outings. Protas should continue to fill a full-time NHL role in 2024-25 after signing a five-year extension with the Capitals back in January.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist in Game 1 Protas garnered an assist in Game 1 versus the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Protas was able to end a five-game pointless streak during which he tallied 14 shots, five hits and two blocks while averaging 16:09 of ice time. The youngster has been slotting into a top-six role with Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson but could be in danger of dropping further down the lineup if he continues to struggle offensively.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Sunday Protas (lower body) is expected to play Sunday versus the Jets, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Impact Protas is poised to return from a two-game absence, barring a last-minute setback. He has contributed five goals, 28 points and 90 shots on net in 65 contests this campaign while occupying roles up and down the lineup.

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Protas (lower body) won't play against Carolina on Friday, The Hockey News reports.

Impact Protas will miss his second consecutive game as he sat out Wednesday versus Toronto. He has five goals and 28 points in 65 games this season. Consider him possible for Sunday's tilt against the Jets, as he was a full participant at practice Friday.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Wednesday Protas (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs.

Impact Protas battled a lower-body injury last week, but it's unclear if this is a related issue. T.J. Oshie (upper body) is also out Wednesday, allowing both Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Michael Sgarbossa to draw in. Protas has not recorded a point in his last four outings.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Thursday Protas (lower body) is set to play Thursday versus Seattle, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Protas has five goals and 28 points in 62 contests this season. With the 23-year-old drawing back into the lineup following a one-game absence, Nicolas Aube-Kubel is expected to be a healthy scratch.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable versus Oilers Protas (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Oilers.

Impact Protas had been limited to two assists over his last six outings. It's unclear when he sustained the injury. Tom Wilson (upper body) is expected to be back in the lineup, likely on the top line where Protas had been playing. The Capitals' next game is Thursday versus the Kraken.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches two points Protas registered two assists and two blocked shots during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Protas is enjoying his promotion to the top line alongside Alex Ovechkin and Hendrix Lapierre and has two goals and nine points in his last 10 games. The 6-foot-6 forward -tied for second on the Capitals with 26 even-strength points this season- is worth keeping an eye on in the season's final weeks, but a lack of power-play opportunity limits his overall fantasy appeal.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs three points in win Protas tallied a goal and added two assists in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Senators.

Impact Protas opened the scoring 6:30 into the first period, sliding a backhander by Anton Forsberg off a rush to give the Caps a 1-0 lead. The 23-year-old forward would add an assist on Beck Malenstyn's goal later in the frame before setting up Hendrix Lapierre in the second. Protas now has points in four of his last five contests, totaling two goals and five assists in that span. He's up to five goals and 26 points through 56 games in a middle-six role this season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist Saturday Protas tallied a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Montreal.

Impact Protas picked up an assist on Anthony Mantha's opening goal in the first period before adding a tally in the third, pushing a rebound past Jake Allen for the eventual game-winner in a 4-3 victory. It's the first goal since Dec. 7 for Protas, who had just one point in 18 games prior to Saturday's outing. Overall, the 23-year-old forward has four goals and 21 points through 52 games this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Aliaksei Protas scores clutch goal, Capitals edge Canadiens Aliaksei Protas and Anthony Mantha each had a goal and an assist for the visiting Washington Capitals in a 4-3 win against the Montreal Cana...

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Caps F Aliaksei Protas signs 5-year, $16.875M extension Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas, who has already established career highs in assists and points this season, signed a five-year,...

JANUARY 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Capitals sign Aliaksei Protas to a 5-year extension worth $16.876 million

The Washington Capitals have signed forward Aliaksei Protas to a five-year extension worth $16.875 million

JANUARY 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Capitals sign Aliaksei Protas to a five-year contract extension Forward Aliaksei Protas’s new contract with the Capitals is worth $16.875 million and carries an average annual value of $3.375 million.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Inks extension Protas signed a five-year, $16.875 million contract extension on Friday.

Impact Protas was a pending restricted free agent heading into the summer, but in the midst of a career-best 18 points in 42 games, the Capitals wasted no time in locking the hulking winger to a long-term deal. The 23-year-old will need to continue to improve his offensive production in order to live up to his $3.375 million annual salary, but Protas owns an intriguing blend of size and skill and will be a key member of Washington's offense for years to come.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages helper Protas recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators.

Impact Protas helped out on Alex Ovechkin's goal in the second period. This was Protas' fifth helper over the last six games, and he ends December with nine points across 14 outings. The 22-year-old has stepped up into a middle-six role in what's looking like a bit of a breakout season. He's at three goals, 15 assists, 42 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 33 contests overall while finding chemistry with Anthony Mantha and Connor McMichael on the second line.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point night Thursday Protas tallied a goal, an assist and three shots during Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.

Impact Protas opened the scoring with a shot from behind the goal line that banked off Stars netminder Scott Wedgewood and into the net. The hulking forward has posted two goals and seven points in his last nine games and seems to be meshing well on the second line with Connor McMichael and Anthony Mantha, so those in deeper formats may want to give him a look.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in shootout loss Protas tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars.

Impact Protas opened the scoring midway through the first period, taking advantage of a puck Scott Wedgewood mishandled behind the net, before adding an assist on Evgeny Kuznetsov's goal in the second. The 22-year-old Protas came into Thursday''s matchup with just two assists in his last seven games. He now has three goals and 11 points through 22 games this season. Protas should continue to skate in a top-six role while registering time on the second power-play unit.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides pair of helpers Protas notched two assists in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Protas had the secondary helpers on goals by Anthony Mantha and Connor McMichael as the Capitals' third line carried the offense Wednesday. The 22-year-old Protas has found offense in bursts lately with three multi-point efforts over his last nine games, racking up two goals and six assists in that span. He's up to nine points, 22 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 18 outings overall, though his limited role doesn't bode well for sustaining his recent level of production in the long run.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Erupts for three points Protas scored a goal and two assists on one shot in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday.

Impact Protas sniped a shot on the rush past Elvis Merzlikins to give the Capitals a 2-1 lead. The Belarusian forward also picked up helpers on goals by Hendrix Lapierre and Sonny Milano. Protas has scored six points in his last five games as he seems to be picking up the pace offensively. He should continue to occupy a role on the third line.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes two helpers Protas recorded a pair of assists and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers.

Impact Protas set up the Capitals' first two goals of the game, including a shorthanded tally by Connor McMichael. This snapped a four-game point drought for Protas, who earned his first multi-point effort since Dec. 31, 2022. The 22-year-old forward has three helpers, 10 shots on net, five blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 10 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist Protas logged an assist in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils.

Impact Protas set up Anthony Mantha on the opening goal. After the Devils rallied in the second period, Protas, Beck Malenstyn and Matthew Phillips got benched as the Capitals leaned on their veterans to get back into the game. The assist was Protas' first point in five contests this season, and he's added five shots on goal and a minus-2 rating while primarily playing in a fourth-line role.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Saturday Protas was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday.

Impact Goaltender Clay Stevenson was sent down in a corresponding move, as Darcy Kuemper (personal) is ready to rejoin the Caps following the birth of his son. The 22-year-old Protas could compete for a bottom-six role after tallying four goals and 11 assists in 58 games last season.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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