Protas (undisclosed) is out vs. Chicago on Saturday.
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Aliaksei Protas News
Aliaksei Protas
Age: 24Position: C
TOI
46%
Fantasy
78%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
91%
Assists
73%
Power-Play
46%
SOG
83%
Plus/Minus
99%
Hits
37%
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Protas (foot) took full part in warmups and is expected to play in Game 5 against the Canadiens.
Protas has not played since suffering a foot injury on April 4th but appears set to make his 2024-25 postseason debut in Game 5 after being a game-time decision the past three contests. The 24-year-old Protas had 66 points (30G / 36A) in 76 games this season
Protas (foot) will be a game-time decision for Game 5 vs. Montreal on Wednesday.
Protas has not played since suffering a foot injury on April 4th but could make his 2024-25 postseason debut in Game 5 after being a game-time decision the past three contests. The 24-year-old Protas had 66 points (30G / 36A) in 76 games this season
Protas (foot) is a strong possibility to return for Game 5 vs. Montreal.
Protas has not played since suffering a foot injury on April 4th but could make his 2024-25 postseason debut in Game 5 after being a game-time decision the past three contests. The 24-year-old Protas had 66 points (30G / 36A) in 76 games this season.
Protas (foot) will not play in Game 4 in Montreal.
Protas (foot) will be a game-time decision for Game 4.
Protas (foot) will not play in Game 3 on Friday.
Protas last appeared on April 4th due to a foot injury but has been travelling with Washington for their first-round series vs. Montreal and is a game-time decision to return for Game 3 on Friday. The 24-year-old took a massive step forward in his fourth NHL season in 2024-25, with 30 goals, 60 points and a +40 plus/minus in 76 games played.
Protas (foot) is a possibility to return for Game 3 on Friday in Montreal.
Protas last appeared on April 4th due to a foot injury but has been travelling with Washington for their first-round series vs. Montreal and is a game-time decision to return for Game 3 on Friday. The 24-year-old took a massive step forward in his fourth NHL season in 2024-25, with 30 goals, 60 points and a +40 plus/minus in 76 games played.
Protas (foot) will travel with Washington as they head to Montreal for Game 3.
Protas missed the final six games of the regular season and the first two games of the playoffs due to a laceration on his foot, but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup as he was a game-time decision on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Protas scored an impressive 66 points (30G / 36A) in 76 games this season.
Protas (foot) will not play in Game 2 against the Canadiens.
Protas missed the final six games of the regular season and will now miss the first two games of the playoffs due to a laceration on his foot, but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup as he was a game-time decision on Wednesday. The 24-year-old Protas scored an impressive 66 points (30G / 36A) in 76 games this season.
Protas (foot) will be a game-time decision for Game 2 vs. Montreal on Wednesday.
Protas missed the final six games of the regular season and missed Game 1, but could return to the lineup for Game 2. The 24-year-old Protas scored an impressive 66 points (30G / 36A) in 76 games this season.
The Capitals are hopeful that Protas (foot) will play at some point during Round 1.
Protas missed the final six games of the regular season and will miss Game 1, but is expected to play at some point in the series. Anthony Beauvillier has been skating in the Capitals' top-6 recently to replace Protas.
Protas (lower body) will not play on Sunday and is out week-to-week.
Protas left Friday’s game in Chicago with a lower-body injury and did not return.
Protas (lower-body) is expected to be back in the Capitals' lineup on Sunday.
Protas (lower body) practiced Saturday and will be a game-time decision on Sunday vs. Winnipeg.
Protas (lower-body) will not play against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Protas was a surprise scratch for Wednesday's game, with the Capitals not announcing his absence until the start of warmups. The team added Protas is listed as day-to-day with the injury.
Protas (lower-body) will play in Seattle on Thursday.
The lower-body injury held Protas out of last night's game in Edmonton but he is feeling healthy enough to suit up on Thursday. Nicolas Aube-Kubel will sit in his place.
Protas (lower-body) will not play in Edmonton on Wednesday.
Protas blocked a shot on Saturday and was able to play through the injury on Monday, but will be held out of Wednesday's game in Edmonton. His absence makes way for the return of Nic Dowd (upper-body).
Protas signed a five-year contract extension with the Capitals on Friday with an AAV of $3.375 million.
Protas has performed well in a depth role for the Capitals this season and has been rewarded with a five-year, $17-million dollar extension. The 23-year-old Belarusian was the 91st-overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, and split the last two seasons between Washington and Hershey (AHL) before establishing himself as a full-time NHL player in 2023-24. He has three goals and 15 assists in 42 games this season while playing just over 13 minutes a night.