The Caps believed in Aliaksei Protas. It’s paying off.
When the Washington Capitals signed Aliaksei Protas to a contract extension in January, they envisioned something like this.
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As Miroshnichenko Makes NHL Jump With Capitals, Protas Has Become His Translator To Help With Language Barrier — And He Loves It
Protas, who hails from Belarus, said that he's enjoyed working with Miroshnichenko and showing his Capitals teammate the ropes. ARLINGTON, V.A. — Aliaksei Protas sits in Spencer Carbery's office ...
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Takeaways: Dubois & Protas Stay Hot, Thompson Stellar As Capitals Shut Down Flames
And ultimately, D.C. would come out on the winning side. Pierre-Luc Dubois and Aliaksei Protas stayed hot, and Logan Thompson was stellar again in a 3-1 win over Calgary. Here are all the ...