With Russian-speaking teammates like Ivan Miroshnichenko, Aliaksei Protas, and, of course, Ovechkin, the Capitals could offer the ecosystem the Chelyabinsk native would need to find his stride ...

Aliaksei Protas, Washington Capitals (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers) Capitals Mark 50 Years with Milestones, Momentum — and a Bittersweet Ending Originally posted on The Hockey Writers ...

Aliaksei Protas may or may not have another 30-goal season up his sleeve, but the 24-year-old seems a safe bet to, at minimum, give Washington productive two-way play along the middle six. He’s ...

Over the course of his 20-year career, Ovechkin has been an All-Star 12 times, won the Hart Trophy three times and led the Capitals to their only Stanley Cup title to date during the 2017-18 season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In Game 1 of the series, 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 they'd score.