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Washington Capitals

Center #21

Healthy

Height / Weight	6'6" / 250 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age)	Jan 6, 2001 (25)
ESPN Eligible	C, RW

Current C97

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Season Stats

						SCORING
SEASON	TEAM	POS	GP	FPTS	GS	G	A	PTS	SOG	SH%	PPG	SHG	HAT	BLK	PIM	+/-
2021-22	WAS	C	33	131.1	1	3	6	9	34	8.8	0	0	0	12	0	+4
2022-23	WAS	C	58	242.0	0	4	11	15	83	4.8	0	0	0	15	12	-8
2023-24	WAS	C	78	410.2	4	6	23	29	113	5.3	0	0	0	49	8	-3
2024-25	WAS	C	76	712.9	25	30	36	66	142	21.1	0	3	1	33	18	+40
2025-26	WAS	C	76	655.6	24	25	27	52	159	15.7	0	2	0	42	20	+20
2026-27	WAS	C	16	99.0	4	2	6	8	20	10.0	0	0	0	10	2	+4
Career			337	2250.8	58	70	109	179	551	12.7	0	5	1	161	60	+57

Game Log

						SCORING
	TEAM	OPP	POS	FPTS	GS	G	A	PTS	SOG	SH%	PPG	SHG	HAT	BLK	PIM	+/-
Oct 14, 2026	WAS	MON	C	2.8	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	+1
Oct 17, 2026	WAS	NJ	C	6.9	0	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	3	0	+1
Oct 20, 2026	WAS	LA	C	1.5	0	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	-2
Oct 24, 2026	WAS	BUF	C	6.0	0	0	0	0	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	+1
Oct 28, 2026	WAS	PHI	C	13.0	1	1	0	1	3	33.3	0	0	0	0	0	+2
Oct 29, 2026	WAS	NAS	C	10.0	0	0	2	2	0		0	0	0	0	0	+2
Nov 1, 2026	WAS	MIN	C	1.5	1	0	0	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Nov 3, 2026	WAS	DAL	C	1.3	1	0	0	0	0		0	0	0	1	0	-2
Nov 7, 2026	WAS	FLA	C	16.5	0	1	1	2	2	50.0	0	0	0	0	0	+3
Nov 10, 2026	WAS	OTT	C	7.8	1	0	1	1	1	0.0	0	0	0	1	0	+1
Last 10				67.3	4	2	4	6	13	15.4	0	0	0	6	0	+7

Capitals Lines

Even

POS	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH
C	Dylan Strome	Pierre-Luc Dubois	Justin Sourdif	Ilya Protas
LW	Alex Tuch	Aliaksei Protas	Anthony Beauvillier	Boone Jenner
RW	Jordan Kyrou	Tom Wilson	Alex Ovechkin	Ryan Leonard
LD	Jakob Chychrun	Cole Hutson	Cole Hutson
RD	Matt Roy	Jack St. Ivany	Timothy Liljegren

Power Play

POS	1ST	2ND
PP1	Alex Ovechkin	Alex Tuch
PP2	Tom Wilson	Pierre-Luc Dubois
PP3	Jakob Chychrun	Ryan Leonard
PP4	Dylan Strome	Cole Hutson
PP5	Jordan Kyrou	Ilya Protas

Aliaksei Protas News

Aliaksei Protas • C • Capitals

Aliaksei Protas Returns on Saturday

Washington Capitals winger Aliaksei Protas (upper body) will rejoin the lineup on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. He has sat out a pair of games due to an upper-body injury. Protas will be reunited with Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin on Washington's top line. The Belarusian forward has been a versatile contributor on offense, recording 23 goals and 24 assists in 70 games. That said, Protas' recent form hasn't been good, as he has finished four consecutive appearances without a point for only the third time this season. Washington's front line will also have Ethen Frank back on Saturday after he missed some time due to a lower-body injury.

Apr 4

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Aliaksei Protas Won't Play Tuesday

Washington Capitals winger Aliaksei Protas (upper body) won't be available for Tuesday's showdown against the Philadelphia Flyers. He sustained an upper-body injury on Saturday night against Vegas and wasn't part of Monday's practice session. "He's going to miss a little bit of time," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said about Protas. "Won't play tomorrow and then we'll sort of reassess later." Only Alex Ovechkin (29) and Tom Wilson (25) have scored more goals than Protas for Washington this season. He has struck 23 times on 147 SOG, adding 24 assists in 70 games. With Protas out, David Kampf could get a chance to make his team debut on Tuesday.

Mar 30

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Aliaksei Protas Suffers Upper-Body Injury Saturday Night

Washington Capitals winger Aliaksei Protas (upper body) made an early exit against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night. He suffered an upper-body injury in a collision with Golden Knights forward Nic Dowd, his former teammate in Washington. The Capitals completed a three-game road trip on Saturday and will be back home on Tuesday night against Philadelphia. While Protas will have a few days to recover, it's uncertain whether it will be enough for him to be available on Tuesday. Protas is close to posting his second consecutive 50-point campaign, having amassed 23 goals and 24 assists in 70 contests. In his absence, Anthony Beauvillier, who scored Washington's third goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win, could return to the top six next week.

Mar 29

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Aliaksei Protas Back in Action Friday

Washington Capitals winger Aliaksei Protas (lower body) was activated from Injured Reserve and is ready to rejoin the lineup on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Belarusian forward has been out for three games due to a lower-body injury. Before he was knocked out of the lineup, Protas was in sensational form, totaling six goals and five assists in eight games. He has managed 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) in 41 games across the season. Protas will likely rejoin the top-six group on Friday and could see increased power-play time, with Tom Wilson (lower body) still out.

Jan 9

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Aliaksei Protas a Game-Time Call Versus Ducks

Washington Capitals winger Aliaksei Protas (lower body) is a game-time decision for Monday's tilt against the Anaheim Ducks. The Belarusian forward has a chance to return from a one-game absence. On Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, a lower-body injury kept Protas sidelined for the first time this season. Protas has enjoyed red-hot form recently, logging points in each of his last five appearances, scoring four goals and delivering five assists. He boasts 31 points (16 goals, 15 assists) in 41 appearances for the campaign. The Capitals would certainly welcome Protas' return, especially with top scorer Tom Wilson (lower body) sidelined on Monday.

Jan 5

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Aliaksei Protas Likely To Return Wednesday

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (foot) is expected to return to action on Wednesday night against the Montreal Canadiens. After recovering from a skate cut on his foot, Protas fully participated in Tuesday's practice. He will add offensive firepower and penalty-killing ability to the lineup. Protas produced 30 goals and 66 points in 76 regular-season games. Washington has utilized Protas on the top line, but he may need to wait a bit to regain his role, as the team has received outstanding production from Anthony Beauvillier during the playoffs.

Apr 30, 2025

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Aliaksei Protas Considered A Game-Time Decision Sunday

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (foot) is considered a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Protas fully participated in Saturday's practice and could return to action after a nine-game absence. The Capitals have averaged 3.00 goals per game in the playoffs, but Protas could provide an additional boost to the offense. He had a breakout campaign with 30 goals and 66 points in 76 games. Protas is a candidate to join the top six, although the Capitals may reintroduce the 24-year-old into the lineup in a reduced role, especially with Anthony Beauvillier performing well on the first line.

Apr 27, 2025

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Aliaksei Protas Practices Fully On Saturday

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (foot) is on track to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's Game 4 against the Montreal Canadiens. He was a full participant in Saturday's practice and could make his first appearance since April 4, when Protas sustained a skate cut on the top of his left foot during a matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. Protas was highly effective for the Capitals during the regular season, putting up a career-high 30 goals and 66 points in 76 games, while ranking third in the league with a plus-40 rating. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery will have some big decisions to make, as Protas' replacement on the first line, Anthony Beauvillier, has had a great start to the postseason with four points (one goal, three assists) in three games.

Apr 26, 2025

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Aliaksei Protas Traveling With Capitals

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (foot) has traveled with the team for Games 3 and 4 against the Montreal Canadiens. Protas is expected to return to the lineup in this series and could be an option on Friday night. The two teams will also clash in Montreal on Sunday. Washington lost Protas eight games ago due to a skate cut on his left foot. The team has coped well with his absence, building a 2-0 lead in the matchup, but he would be a valuable addition. Anthony Beauvillier has skated on the first line in Protas' absence during the first two games in the series, recording a goal and two assists with a team-high eight shots.

Apr 24, 2025

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Aliaksei Protas Expected To Return During First-Round Series

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (foot) is unlikely to play in Monday's Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens, but he is poised to make his comeback soon. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery told reporters that Protas is expected to return during the first-round series. "I think, absolutely, I would expect him to play, and we'll see when that is," Carbery said. "It might be tonight. It might be Game 2 (on Wednesday). We'll see." The Belarusian forward missed the final six regular-season games after injuring his foot. It has been a massive career year for Protas, who scored 30 goals and 66 points in 76 games during the regular season. Protas' injury has given Anthony Beauvillier a chance to skate on the first line, but he has been a non-factor offensively, entering Monday's contest with a nine-game point drought.

Apr 21, 2025

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Aliaksei Protas Out Week-To-Week

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (lower body) did not play in Sunday's contest against the New York Islanders and is considered week-to-week. He could miss the remainder of the regular season due to a lower-body injury sustained on Friday night in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Protas has taken a huge step forward in 2024-25, scoring 30 goals and 66 points across 76 games. In Protas' absence, Connor McMichael returned to a top-six role Sunday afternoon, with Anthony Beauvillier taking the open spot in the lineup. McMichael had a quiet outing with no points and one shot on goal over 17:39 of play. He has enjoyed a career year with 55 points (25 goals, 30 assists) in 77 games, but McMichael is currently on a streak of one point in his last seven games.

Apr 6, 2025

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Aliaksei Protas Exits Early Due To Lower-Body Injury

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas (lower body) was limited to 11:39 of ice time in Friday's 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. He exited the game in the third period, finishing scoreless with two shots on goal. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery did not provide an update on Protas postgame, leaving his status uncertain for Sunday's contest against the New York Islanders. Protas has enjoyed a tremendous breakout year in 2024-25, becoming a 30-goal scorer and registering 66 points in 76 appearances. Connor McMichael, who ended a five-game pointless streak with an assist on Friday, may serve as Protas' replacement in the top six. Although he has struggled recently, McMichael has also had a very productive campaign with 55 points (25 goals, 30 assists) in 76 outings.

Apr 5, 2025

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Aliaksei Protas Scores First Career Hat Trick

Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas earned his first career hat trick on Tuesday evening during their 7-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. Protas tallied his first goal in the opening frame and found the back of the net the other two times in the final period. All of his goals came during even strength play. In this contest, Protas logged six shots on goal and held a +4 rating with one hit. This outing also extended his current point streak to three games. Over his last five games, Protas has tallied eight points (five goals) with a stellar +9 rating. Through 65 total games, the 24-year-old has enjoyed a career-season as he has tallied 58 points (28 goals) with 125 shots on goal (1.9 per game) and a +39 rating. He remains a must-start player in all standard formats and will look to stay hot on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings.

Mar 12, 2025

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Aliaksei Protas Nets Two Goals On Friday

Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas found the back of the net twice during Friday's victory over the Detroit Red Wings. Protas did all of his damage in the third period. He opened the frame by scoring a shorthanded goal. He then found the back of the net during 5-on-5 play to increase their lead. Protas would then tally his third point of the evening, this time with the primary assist on Tom Wilson's shorthanded goal. This outing snapped a minor slump as he only tallied one point over his previous five contests entering Friday evening. Before this slump, the 24-year-old tallied seven points over his last five. Through 63 contests this season, Protas has enjoyed a career-season as he has scored 25 goals and added 29 helpers. He remains a solid option in all standard formats playing on Washington's top forward unit.

Mar 8, 2025

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Aliaksei Protas Scores Twice On Sunday

Washington Capitals right wing Aliaksei Protas scored twice to lead Washington to a victory on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings. Protas opened the scoring in the first period on a snap shot which beat Los Angeles netminder David Rittich. His linemates, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Conner McMichael tallied the assists. Protas would then put the game out of reach by scoring the empty-netter. This goal was unassisted. This performance snapped a three-game scoreless drought for the 23-year-old. Through 23 total games this season, Protas has tallied 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) with 63 shots on goal, nine hits, and 13 total blocked shots. He should be expected to remain on the second line and is a viable play DFS in favorable matchups.

Dec 23, 2024

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Aliaksei Protas Enjoys Multi-Point Outing Versus Maple Leafs

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas posted a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto. Protas' fine work helped Washington jump ahead 3-1 on home ice, but the team blew a two-goal lead inside the final 4:09 of regulation. Following a summer of change in D.C., Protas has landed a first-line role, and he's taken full advantage of it. The 23-year-old is on a point-per-game pace, having tallied six goals and nine assists in 15 outings. Impressively, he has done all of his scoring during even-strength play. Only 10 players in the league have totaled more than 15 even-strength points.

Nov 14, 2024

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Aliaksei Protas Inks Five-Year Extension With Capitals

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas has signed a five-year, $16.875 million contract extension that carries an average annual value of $3.375 million through the 2028-29 season. The 23-year-old was scheduled to be a restricted free agent following the 2023-24 season. He has recorded three goals and 18 points across 42 games on the season while averaging 13:02 of ice time per game, mostly in a third-line role on a line with center Connor McMichael. A 2019 third-round pick of the Caps, Protas has appeared in 133 career regular-season games with 10 goals and 42 points on 172 shots on goal in that time. He also has 12 goals and 36 points across 67 games with the AHL's Hershey Bears on his professional resume.

Jan 20, 2024

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Aliaksei Protas Nets First Career Goal

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas celebrated his first career goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Hurricanes, putting his team up 2-0 in the second period less than a minute after Alex Ovechkin had started the scoring. Protas fired off four shots in the game and registered one hit in 17:27 of ice time. The 20-year-old rookie reached his first goal in his 11th game in the league. It was only a matter of time before he got off the mark after the young Belarusian was promoted to the first line. He's now notched three points across the last two games while playing with Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov.

Nov 28, 2021

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Aliaksei Protas Gets A Look On The First Line

Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas will have a special night on Wednesday against Montreal, joining Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov on the first line. This is a major opportunity for the young Belarusian, who's been sparingly used so far this season. The 20-year-old has picked up one assist in his first eight career appearances. Tom Wilson is joining Connor McMichael and Daniel Sprong on the second line. T.J. Oshie (lower body) returned to the lineup last week but got injured again and Conor Sheary (upper body) is unavailable, so head coach Peter Laviolette been has forced into some line shuffling again.

Nov 24, 2021