Aliaksei Protas, already in the Capitals’ orbit, provides a link between the current roster and the next generation, with his performance shaping expectations for the younger Protas and the overall youth movement.

Protas has established himself as a top-six forward, significantly contributing to the Capitals' scoring and overall success.

Aliaksei Protas provided an early lead for the Capitals with a goal in the second period, igniting hopes for a strong playoff start. His contribution highlights his potential impact on the team as they seek to equalize the series in upcoming games.

Aliaksei Protas scored an early second-period goal for the Capitals, providing an important moment in the match and contributing to his team's offensive strategy.

Aliaksei Protas scored the only goal for the Capitals but admitted to a critical turnover that contributed to the Hurricanes' equalizer.