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 ...

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 ...

When the Washington Capitals arrived in Montreal ahead of Game 3 of their Stanley Cup playoff series, the plan was to have Aliaksei Protas in tow, coach Spencer Carbery said on Thursday.

Washington forward Aliaksei Protas is unlikely to play Monday night when the Capitals open their Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Montreal Canadiens. Protas, 24 ...

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 ...

Head coach Spencer Carbery said Thursday that Protas (foot) is progressing in his recovery but hasn't yet resumed on-ice work. Protas sustained a foot injury in early April and was considered week ...

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 ...

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 ...

Washington forward Aliaksei Protas is unlikely to play Monday night when the Capitals open their Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Montreal Canadiens. Protas, 24 ...