| Nov. 28, 2024 |
Protas scored a shorthanded goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Lightning. - The 2019 third-round pick got back on track after being held off the scoresheet for three straight games. The shortie was the first of Protas' career, while the multi-point effort was his sixth in the last 15 contests -- a stretch in which he's racked up an impressive seven goals and 16 points. |
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| Nov. 19, 2024 |
Protas scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 6-2 win over Utah. - Protas tallied midway through the third period for the final goal of the game. The 23-year-old has two goals and four assists over his last five contests, going plus-6 in that span. His lack of a power-play role and a 24.1 shooting percentage are concerning for sustainability, but Protas is at seven goals, 11 helpers, 29 shots on net and a plus-12 rating while seeing top-line usage at even strength. This looks to be his breakout campaign, so he should be rostered in most fantasy formats, at least until his scoring rate drops. |
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| Nov. 17, 2024 |
Protas registered two assists and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights. - Protas had helpers on Jakub Vrana's goal in the second period, which was the game-winner, and Alex Ovechkin's empty-netter in the third. This was Protas' fifth multi-point effort, all of which have come since Oct. 29. The 23-year-old forward is up to six goals, 11 assists, 27 shots on net and a plus-11 rating over 17 outings this season. He's looking steady in a top-line role at even strength and should have no problem earning a career year. |
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| Nov. 14, 2024 |
Protas scored a goal and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs. - His tally late in the second period gave Washington a 3-1 lead, but the game was all Toronto down the stretch. Protas is capitalizing on his spot at even strength alongside Alex Ovechkin, and the 23-year-old has four multi-point performances in the last eight games, piling up five goals and 11 points during that time. However, that production has come without the benefit of consistent power-play shifts, and Protas' 23.1 percent shooting is unsustainable. |
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| Nov. 7, 2024 |
Protas scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Predators. - Protas bounced back from a scoreless outing Sunday versus the Hurricanes, tallying his fourth goal and eighth point in the last five games Wednesday. The 23-year-old is up to five tallies, seven helpers, 20 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 12 contests. He saw just 11:40 of ice time Wednesday but remains on the top line at even strength. |
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| Nov. 2, 2024 |
Protas tallied a goal and an assist while logging 15:19 of ice time during Saturday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets. - Protas has three consecutive multi-point outings and has managed 11 points in 10 games to start the season. The 6-foot-6, 225-pound winger has flourished since being promoted to the top line alongside Alex Ovechkin and Dylan Strome. Protas could break out offensively in 2024-25 if he can maintain a top-six role on the scorching-hot Capitals. |
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| Oct. 31, 2024 |
Protas scored a goal on his only shot and logged an assist in Thursday's 6-3 win over Montreal. - Protas attempted a pass to Dylan Strome in the slot, but the puck deflected off Jayden Struble's stick and into the net for Washington's fifth goal. He later assisted on an Alex Ovechkin marker, giving Protas two consecutive multi-point nights. Protas has nine points (three goals, six assists) through his first nine outings. |
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| Oct. 29, 2024 |
Protas scored a goal on three shots, added two assists and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Rangers. - Protas helped out on both of Alex Ovechkin's first-period tallies, then added a goal of his own in the second that stood as the game-winner. This was Protas' first multi-point effort of the campaign. The 23-year-old is seeing top-line usage at even strength, though he's not yet routinely in the power-play mix. He has two goals, five assists, 16 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over eight contests. Protas doesn't play with an edge, but he's got potential as a scoring-only option for fantasy managers. |
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| Oct. 23, 2024 |
Protas notched an assist and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Flyers. - Protas helped out on a Nic Dowd tally in the second period. Through six contests this season, Protas has a goal, three assists, nine shots on net and a plus-1 rating. The 23-year-old has played on the top line at even strength, but his scoring upside is likely to remain somewhat capped since he isn't receiving regular power-play usage. |
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| Oct. 16, 2024 |
Protas scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights. - Protas was bumped up to the top line at even strength, logging 15:12 of ice time Tuesday compared to 10:28 in Saturday's season opener. The 23-year-old forward cashed in with the game-winning goal at 5:16 of the second period, set up by linemate Alex Ovechkin. It's likely the Capitals' lines aren't yet settled, but it's a good sign Protas is in the mix for top-six minutes, though he would likely benefit further from a power-play role. The forward broke out with 29 points in 78 regular-season outings in 2023-24. |
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| Oct. 5, 2024 |
Protas scored a shorthanded goal Saturday in a 2-0 win over the Bruins. - Protas was credited with the game-winner in Saturday's preseason finale. He won a faceoff in the left circle, and the puck ricocheted off the linesman's skate into the low slot, where he jumped on it and lifted a shot over Brandon Bussi's glove. Protas projects to be a third-line winger in Washington, which would limit his fantasy upside. |
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| April 28, 2024 |
Protas posted an assist in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 4. - 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. |
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| April 22, 2024 |
Protas garnered an assist in a 4-1 loss to the Rangers in Sunday's Game 1. - Protas was able to end a five-game point drought, during which he had 14 shots on net, five hits and two blocked shots. The 23-year-old 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. |
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| March 24, 2024 |
Protas (lower body) is expected to play Sunday versus the Jets, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press. - 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. |
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| March 22, 2024 |
Protas (lower body) won't play against Carolina on Friday, The Hockey News reports. - Protas will miss his second consecutive game. He has five goals and 28 points in 65 games this season. Consider him a possibility for Sunday's tilt against the Jets, as he was a full participant at practice Friday. |
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| March 20, 2024 |
Protas (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs. - 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. |
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| March 14, 2024 |
Protas (lower body) is set to play Thursday versus Seattle, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News. - 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. |
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| March 13, 2024 |
Protas (lower body) won't play Wednesday versus the Oilers. - 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. |
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| March 10, 2024 |
Protas registered two assists and two blocked shots during Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blackhawks. - 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. |
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| Feb. 26, 2024 |
Protas tallied a goal and added two assists in Monday's 6-3 victory over the Senators. - 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. |
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| Feb. 18, 2024 |
Protas tallied a goal and an assist in Saturday's 4-3 win over Montreal. - 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. |
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| Jan. 19, 2024 |
Protas signed a five-year, $16.875 million contract extension on Friday. - 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. |
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| Jan. 15, 2024 |
Protas has no points and a minus-5 rating over his last seven games. - Protas has been shuffled down to the third line alongside Connor McMichael and Tom Wilson in an attempt to rekindle his offensive game. The return of Max Pacioretty and Sonny Milano (upper body) could hamper the 23-year-old Belarussian's efforts to lock down a top-six role in the final half of the 2022-23 season despite establishing a career high of 18 points in the first 40 games. The hulking forward could become a solid fantasy asset in the future, but Protas will need to become a more consistent offensive producer in the process. |
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| Dec. 30, 2023 |
Protas recorded an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators. - 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. |
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| Dec. 8, 2023 |
Protas tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Stars. - 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. |
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| Nov. 29, 2023 |
Protas notched two assists in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Kings. - 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. |
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| Nov. 19, 2023 |
Protas scored a goal and two assists on one shot in the Capitals' 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. - 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. |
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| Nov. 8, 2023 |
Protas recorded a pair of assists and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers. - 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. |
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| Oct. 25, 2023 |
Protas logged an assist in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Devils. - 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. |
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| Oct. 14, 2023 |
Protas was called up from AHL Hershey on Saturday. - 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. |
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| Oct. 13, 2023 |
Protas was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday. - 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. |
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| Oct. 11, 2023 |
Protas was recalled from AHL Hershey on Wednesday. - 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. |
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| Oct. 9, 2023 |
Protas was assigned to AHL Hershey on Monday. - 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. |
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| April 14, 2023 |
Protas was returned to AHL Hershey on Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - 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. |
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| March 5, 2023 |
Protas was recalled from AHL Hershey on Sunday. - 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. |
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| Feb. 24, 2023 |
Protas was recalled from AHL Hershey on Friday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - Protas has spent most of the season with the Capitals, scoring three goals and adding seven assists in 43 games, but has also seen some AHL time, scoring twice and picking up three assists in eight games. The 22-year-old was sent down on Tuesday after he was a healthy scratch in two straight games. |
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| Feb. 21, 2023 |
Protas was assigned to AHL Hershey on Tuesday. - 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. |
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| Feb. 15, 2023 |
Protas (personal) returned to practice Wednesday, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. - 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. |
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| Feb. 14, 2023 |
Protas (personal) won't play Tuesday versus the Hurricanes, as he is awaiting the birth of his child, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports. - Protas was initially expected to serve in a top-six role with Alex Ovechkin (personal) out. With Protas away from the team, Joe Snively is expected to draw into the lineup. |
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| Feb. 10, 2023 |
Protas was called up by Washington on Friday. - 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. |
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| Jan. 17, 2023 |
Protas will be called up to join the Capitals' upcoming road trip that begins Thursday in Arizona, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports. - The Capitals have yet to announce a corresponding move to free up a roster spot for Protas, but it'll likely be Nic Dowd (lower body) going to injured reserve in the coming days. Protas has 10 points through 41 NHL contests this season. |
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| Jan. 7, 2023 |
Protas was loaned to AHL Hershey on Saturday. - Protas has earned 10 points, 51 shots on goal and 32 hits in 41 games this season. He was demoted to make room on the roster for Nicklas Backstrom (hip) and Tom Wilson (knee), who are both set to return to the lineup Sunday against Columbus. |
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| Jan. 2, 2023 |
Protas tallied two assists, three shots and a plus-2 rating during Saturday's 9-2 victory over the Canadiens. - The helpers snapped a five-game point drought for Protas who needed to make a strong impression to keep a regular spot in the lineup given the expected return of Nicklas Backstrom (hip), Tom Wilson (knee) and T.J. Oshie (upper body). The 21-year-old has posted three goals and nine points in 39 games this season. |
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| Dec. 11, 2022 |
Protas produced an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Jets. - Protas helped out on a Trevor van Riemsdyk goal in the second period. The 21-year-old forward has two assists in his last four games, but he remains an inconsistent contributor on offense while playing in a fourth-line role. Protas has six points, 40 shots, 20 hits and a plus-1 rating through 30 contests. |
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| Nov. 11, 2022 |
Protas netted a goal in Friday's 5-1 win against the Lightning. - Protas ended his six-game point drought. He has three goals and four points in 16 contests this season. He primarily serves on the fourth line for Washington, so it's not surprising that he doesn't contribute a lot of points. |
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| Oct. 29, 2022 |
Protas scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Predators. - Protas doubled the Capitals' lead with his third-period tally. He's scored twice and added an assist over his last three games after opening the year with no points in six contests. The 21-year-old appears to have a lock on a regular bottom-six role with the Capitals battling multiple injuries up front. He's added 15 shots on net, four hits, two PIM and an even plus-minus rating in nine outings overall. |
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| Oct. 24, 2022 |
Protas scored a goal and an assist in Monday's 6-3 win over the Devils. - The 21-year-old had been held off the scoresheet through six games to begin the season, but Protas got rolling Monday by nabbing a helper on Washington's fifth goal of the night before closing out the scoring late in the third period. The big forward hasn't been a consistent scoring threat since his junior days, but a spot on the third line with veterans Lars Eller and Anthony Mantha could help unlock his offense. |
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| Feb. 11, 2022 |
Protas was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Friday. - Although Protas will head to the minors for now, it wouldn't be surprising to see him back with the big club ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Senators. He's picked up nine points while averaging 11:50 of ice time through 33 top-level appearances this year. |
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| Jan. 7, 2022 |
Protas notched an assist in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Blues. - Protas set up Daniel Sprong's first-period tally in the lopsided loss. The 21-year-old Protas has contributed modest offense this season with seven points, 25 shots on net and a plus-4 rating in 23 contests. The Belarusian forward will likely stay on the active roster at least until Nicklas Backstrom (illness) and T.J. Oshie (illness) are able to return. |
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| Jan. 4, 2022 |
Protas was promoted from AHL Hershey on Tuesday, per CBSSports.com. - Protas will rejoin the Capitals where he has logged one goal and one assist through his last eight appearances. The 20-year-old has recorded one goal and four assists through eight performances with AHL Hershey this season. He will likely reprise his bottom-six role in any upcoming NHL contests. |
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| Jan. 2, 2022 |
The Capitals reassigned Protas to AHL Hershey on Sunday. - The forward figures to rejoin Washington at some point this season, as he's played in 22 games and tallied six points while averaging 12:25 of ice time. |
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| Dec. 17, 2021 |
Protas registered an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Jets. - Protas set up Daniel Sprong in the second period. The assist snapped a four-game point drought for Protas, who now has six points in 19 contests since his NHL debut on Nov. 1. The 20-year-old has added 23 shots on net, a plus-2 rating and 10 hits while playing mostly in a bottom-six role, though he could see more time while Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov are in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. |
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| Nov. 28, 2021 |
Protas recorded a goal and added four shots during Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Hurricanes. - The goal is the first of Protas' young NHL career, as the 20-year-old forward has posted a goal and four points in 11 games since his recall. Protas is worth starting across the spectrum of fantasy formats as long as he's logging minutes alongside the likes of Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov on the top line and on the power play. |
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| Nov. 24, 2021 |
Protas will play alongside Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov in Wednesday's match against the Canadiens, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Protas will have an increased even-strength role with Conor Sheary (lower body) and T.J. Oshie (lower body) ruled out for Wednesday's game. The rookie could not ask for better linemates and could see his short-term fantasy value skyrocket if he's able to stick with the dynamic Russian duo, so those looking for bargains in deeper leagues or daily formats should keep the Belarussian forward in mind. |
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| Nov. 20, 2021 |
Protas put up an assist in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Sharks. - Protas earned his first NHL point with a secondary assist on Conor Sheary's opening tally in the first period. The 20-year-old Protas, a third-round pick from 2019, will likely continue to log bottom-six minutes until Lars Eller clears COVID-19 protocols. |
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| Nov. 10, 2021 |
The Capitals recalled Protas from AHL Hershey on Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Protas will reinforce a Capitals roster decimated by injuries now that Nic Dowd (lower body) has been put on IR for the second time this season. The 20-year-old has a goal and five points in eight games in the minors this season and should slot in on the fourth line between Axel Jonsson-Fjallby and Brett Leason. |
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| Nov. 6, 2021 |
Protas was reassigned to AHL Hershey on Saturday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports. - Protas has bounced between levels a few times this season, ultimately featuring in just one game with the Capitals so far. He received just 3:53 of ice time, so clearly the team doesn't think he's ready for prime-time NHL duty just yet. |
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| Nov. 5, 2021 |
The Capitals recalled Protas from AHL Hershey on Friday. - A day after being sent to the minors, Protas returns to the NHL to replace Anthony Mantha (upper body) on the active roster. The 20-year-old made his NHL debut Monday and figures to get more action for however long Mantha is on injured reserve. |
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| Nov. 4, 2021 |
Protas was sent to AHL Hershey on Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Protas made his NHL debut Monday against the Lightning but totaled just 3:53 of ice time. With Nic Dowd (lower body) back from injured reserve, there was no room on the NHL roster for the 20-year-old. |
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