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Game-time decision Protas (foot) was deemed a possibility to play versus the Canadiens in Game 3 on Friday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Protas has been shelved for the Caps' last eight contests after suffering a laceration on the top of his foot. Even if the 24-year-old natural center is given the all-clear, he is far from a lock to suit up in Game 3 and could serve as a healthy scratch during the postseason.

APRIL 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling with team Protas (foot) will join the Capitals on the road for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday, respectively, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network reports.

Impact Protas' return is far from guaranteed -- he may just be traveling in order to skate with the team -- but it's certainly a step in the right direction. The 24-year-old center has missed the Caps' last eight contests due to his foot injury. Prior to getting hurt, the Belarusian was rolling offensively with 16 points in his last 16 outings, including a pair of shorthanded goals.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Game 2 lineup Protas (foot) won't play Wednesday versus the Canadiens, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Protas was not officially ruled out prior to warmups, but he never seemed to have much of a chance to play Wednesday. He's still a possibility later in the first round, so keep an eye on his status once the series shifts to Montreal for Game 3 on Friday.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Wednesday Protas (foot) is expected to be a game-time decision for Game 2 versus Montreal on Wednesday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Protas hasn't been in the lineup since April 4. He finished the 2024-25 regular season with 30 goals and 66 points across 76 appearances. If Protas is available against the Canadiens, then he might play on the top unit alongside Alex Ovechkin, which would result in Anthony Beauvillier seeing a reduced role.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could play sometime in first round Head coach Spencer Carbery said Monday that Protas (foot) could return at some point during the Capitals' first-round series against the Canadiens, Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sp...

Impact Protas participated in Monday's morning skate, but Carbery's comments make it unlikely that the 24-year-old will play in Game 1 of the series. However, Protas could return to action sometime in the coming days, with Carbery indicating that it could be as early as Game 2. Over 76 regular-season appearances, he logged 30 goals and 36 assists while averaging 16:27 of ice time.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

After breaking the NHL goals record, Ovechkin and the Capitals open the playoffs vs. the Canadiens

Two weeks since Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, he and the Washington Capitals turn their attention to their next challenge as they open the playoffs a...

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Hasn't yet resumed on-ice work Head coach Spencer Carbery said Thursday that Protas (foot) is progressing in his recovery but hasn't yet resumed on-ice work.

Impact Protas sustained a foot injury in early April and was considered week-to-week at the time. While he seems to be trending in the right direction, he'll be sidelined for Thursday's regular-season finale against the Penguins, and his status for the Capitals' first-round playoff series against Montreal seems to be up in the air.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

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APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Washington tries to break road losing streak, visits New York

The Washington Capitals visit the New York Islanders looking to stop a three-game road slide

APRIL 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Capitals' Logan Thompson resumes skating with Aliaksei Protas close to getting back on the ice

The banged-up Washington Capitals could be getting a couple of their most important players back in time for the start of the playoffs or at least sometime in the first round

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Capitals' Aliaksei Protas week-to-week with lower-body injury Deadspin | Capitals' Aliaksei Protas week-to-week with lower-body injury

APRIL 6, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Capitals' Aliaksei Protas week-to-week with lower-body injury Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, head coach Spencer Carbery announced Sunday...

APRIL 6, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Deemed week-to-week Protas (lower body) is week-to-week and won't play against the Islanders on Sunday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Protas could miss the remainder of the regular season after sustaining an injury in Friday's 5-3 win over Chicago. After Sunday's matchup, Washington has only five games left before the beginning of the playoffs. Protas has been a breakout producer in 2024-25, compiling 30 goals, 66 points and 142 shots on net in 76 appearances. Anthony Beauvillier will replace Protas in Sunday's lineup.

APRIL 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't finish contest Protas was unable to return to Friday's game versus the Blackhawks after suffering an apparent lower-body injury, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Protas appeared to be favoring his left leg as he exited the ice in the third period. There was no update on his status after the contest, leaving him day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game versus the Islanders. If Protas misses time, Connor McMichael would likely get back in the top six while Anthony Beauvillier or Ethen Frank could reenter the lineup.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Carolina takes on Washington following Jarvis' 2-goal game

The Carolina Hurricanes host the Washington Capitals after Seth Jarvis' two-goal game against the New York Islanders in the Hurricanes' 6-4 win

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Caps' top prospect Ryan Leonard set to make NHL debut in Boston Leonard signed with the Caps on Monday after his season at Boston College ended. He will begin Tuesday’s game on a line with Dylan Strome an...

APRIL 1, 2025 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Nets shorthanded goal Protas scored a shorthanded goal and had three shots on net in Sunday's 8-5 loss to the Sabres.

Impact Protas found the back of the net while the Capitals were short-handed to open scoring just 37 seconds into the third period. With the goal, the 24-year-old center is up to 30 goals, 65 points and 136 shots on net in 73 appearances this year. With his goal Sunday, Protas joined an elite club by becoming one of 18 players to have both 30 goals and assists this season. Additionally, Protas has the third-best shooting percentage among skaters who have played 50 or more games this season at 22.1 percent. He has been one of the best breakout stories for the 2024-25 fantasy season and should continue to provide great value in all league formats the rest of the way.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington visits Boston after Chychrun's 2-goal game

The Washington Capitals visit the Boston Bruins after Jakob Chychrun scored two goals in the Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Thompson, Tuch help Sabres outlast Ovechkin, Capitals with 8-5 win

Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson each scored twice and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 8-5 on Sunday

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Sabres visit the Capitals after Quinn's 2-goal game

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Washington Capitals after Jack Quinn scored two goals in the Sabres' 7-4 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota and Washington take the ice in non-conference matchup

The Minnesota Wild and the Washington Capitals face off in an out-of-conference matchup

MARCH 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Alex Ovechkin scores his 889th career goal to move 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky's NHL record

Alex Ovechkin is now six goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 889th of his career in the Washington Capitals’ game Tuesday night at the Winnipeg Je...

MARCH 26, 2025 • Associated Press

The Capitals acquired and believed in Pierre-Luc Dubois. He has rewarded them for that trust

Pierre-Luc Dubois is one of the biggest reasons the Washington Capitals are atop the NHL and were the first to clinch a playoff spot this season

MARCH 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Capitals aim to keep win streak alive, visit the Jets

The Washington Capitals seek to keep a four-game win streak alive when they take on the Winnipeg Jets

MARCH 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Ovechkin scores his 888th career NHL goal as the Capitals beat the Flyers and clinch a playoff spot

Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington Capitals clinched a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 an...

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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