Aliaksei Protas, Washington Capitals (Jess Starr ... it will be forever defined by one story. On April 6, Alexander Ovechkin etched his name into hockey history, scoring the 895 th goal of his ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin was busy helping his team ... and pleasant wishes Belarusian NHL hockey player Aliaksei Protas was also present during this important moment.

Washington's season was highly memorable and fairly successful. What comes next for the Caps is in the eye of the beholder.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hurricanes -172, Capitals +144; over/under is 5.5 NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Hurricanes lead series 3-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Washington Capitals ...

TOP PERFORMERS: Aliaksei Protas has scored 30 goals with 36 assists for the Capitals. Alexander Ovechkin has six goals and one assist over the past 10 games. Seth Jarvis has 32 goals and 35 ...

TOP PERFORMERS: Aliaksei Protas has scored 30 goals with 36 assists for the Capitals. Alexander Ovechkin has six goals and one assist over the past 10 games. Seth Jarvis has 32 goals and 35 ...

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals skates ... Washington struck first on a second-period goal from Aliaksei Protas, his first of the playoffs, in what would end up being the only goal ...

Nicklas Backstrom has already played his last game for the Caps and recently listed his Virginia mansion for sale. T.J. Oshie may be in the same boat. John Carlson isn’t far behind. Ovechkin’s record ...

A goal by the Caps’ Aliaksei Protas early in the second ... in the period — and on one shift by the fourth line kept Alexander Ovechkin playing defense in the Caps zone his entire shift.