Alex Ovechkin passes up an opportunity to inch closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record by setting up his teammate in the final minute as the Capitals upend the Ducks, 7-4.

ARLINGTON, V.A. — The evolution of Aliaksei ... Protas said. As he continues his breakout year, his plan now is to continue showing the Capitals that he earned the five-year extension he signed ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) controls the puck as he trips during the first period of ... (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrates his goal ...

He has three points, including two assists, in his last two games and 10 points (six goals, four helpers) in his last six games. Protas has 61 points (29 goals, 32 assists) and 128 shots in 68 ...

Aliaksei Protas continued a spectacular season with ... Dylan Strome won a defensive zone draw, and Alex Ovechkin collected the puck and sent Tom Wilson moving north with it.

If the NHL had an award for the most improved player, it would be hard to find a better option than Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas.

March 8 - Aliaksei Protas scored twice ... lead in the first two minutes of the third. Protas' short-handed goal tied the score as he collected the puck in his own zone, skated along the left ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist in the third period to key the Washington Capitals, rallying to beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Friday night, extending their ...