FEBRUARY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ALIAKSEI PROTAS #21 - CENTER - WASHINGTON CAPITALS
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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...
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 • 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 millionJANUARY 20 • 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 • 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 • 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
AHL bound Protas was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday.
Impact Protas did not need waivers and with the Capitals calling up goaltender Clay Stevenson, with Darcy Kuemper unlikely to play due to his wife giving birth Thursday night, Protas became the choice to be sent down. Protas had four goals and 15 points in 58 games with the Capitals last season. Don't be surprised to see a quick recall for Protas.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brought up from minors Protas was recalled from AHL Hershey on Wednesday.
Impact Protas had been assigned to the minor-league ranks for cap compliance purposes, but with Washington now having placed Max Pacioretty (Achilles) and Joel Edmundson (hand) on the injured list, there is sufficient cap space to add the burly forward to their roster. The 22-year-old posted four goals and 15 points in 58 games with the Capitals during the 2022-23 campaign and appears poised to hold down a regular role in the big leagues during the upcoming season.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Loaned to AHL Protas was assigned to AHL Hershey on Monday.
Impact Protas could be back with the Capitals soon, as the team had to make some transactions in order to be cap compliant prior to Monday's deadline. He supplied 15 points, 83 shots on goal and 39 hits in 58 games for Washington last season.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in Hershey Protas was returned to AHL Hershey on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Impact Protas played in 58 games at the NHL level, scoring four times and adding 11 assists. The 22-year-old was a bottom-six forward this season, averaging 11:31 of ice time per contest. He will gain valuable experience in the AHL playoffs with the first-place Hershey Bears.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dishes helper Thursday Protas tallied an assist and a plus-2 rating during Thursday's 6-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Protas has helpers in consecutive games working on the fourth line alongside Nic Dowd and Connor Sheary. The 22-year-old has been up and down with the Capitals throughout the 2022-23 campaign but could get more regular minutes in the final games should Washington's playoff aspirations fade and management decides to give younger players a longer look -- though Protas' fantasy value remains considerably low in the short-term even with more steady ice time.
MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Up with Capitals Protas was recalled from AHL Hershey on Sunday.
Impact Protas has generated three goals, seven assists, 55 shots on net and 32 hits in 43 games with the Capitals this season. He should be expected to accompany the team to Los Angeles ahead of Monday's contest versus the Kings.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returned to minor-league affiliate Protas was assigned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday.
Impact Protas has been a healthy scratch for two straight contests since rejoining the Capitals following a brief personal absence, so he'll head to the minors for some much-needed playing time. The 22-year-old has, however, drawn into 43 games with the big club this campaign, picking up 10 points over that span, so he should be back with Washington sooner rather than later.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins Capitals Protas (personal) returned to practice Wednesday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Impact Protas missed Tuesday's game against Carolina to be with his wife for the birth of his daughter. He's expected to be an option for Thursday's game versus Florida and might serve in a top-six role if Alex Ovechkin (personal) is unavailable. Protas has three goals and 10 points in 43 contests this season.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned by Capitals Protas was called up by Washington on Friday.
Impact Protas has two goals and five points in eight games with AHL Hershey this season. With the Capitals, he's contributed three goals and 10 points in 42 contests while averaging 10:55 of ice time. If he plays Saturday against Boston, it will probably be in a fourth-line role.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aliaksei Protas is 'working to make noise' with the Capitals Protas, 21, has played in all four of Washington’s preseason games.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Prospect Aliaksei Protas continues to shine in Capitals' preseason loss The 21-year-old center, who scored Washington's lone goal in a 2-1 loss to the Blue Jackets, continues to look like a bona fide full-time NH...
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Aliaksei Protas Q&A: On driving Alex Ovechkin's Lexus, playing everywhere in the Capitals' lineup and more In his rookie season, Protas has quickly bonded with the Capitals while cementing himself as one of the organization's top prospects.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
