Spencer Carbery says Protas progressing towards a return, being “full go” and “taking contact at practice.” Won’t confirm him for Game 4, though. – Eric Engels (@EricEngels ...

Aliaksei Protas is getting closer to returning to the Washington Capitals lineup, and he could even potentially be in the mix for Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens. Protas was a full go at the ...

Game 2 is a must-win for the Canadiens. The Capitals offense will only get better with Protas in there and presumably they would have him for the road game. If the Capitals get up 2-0 in the ...

The Washington Capitals could get an important piece back on Friday. Breakout forward Aliaksei Protas is a possibility to return to the lineup for Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens ...

However, the Caps could also bank on a backup who has yet to play in the series: Aliaksei Protas. The forward, who missed the first three games of the series due to a cut on his foot, seems very close ...

I think the way that Protas gets in there is with a Canadiens’ win. Until then, why not give him maximum time to heal and feel even better. I believe that is what will happen. This is the fun ...