Capitals' Aliaksei Protas could return for Game 3 vs. Canadiens

Updates from morning skate – Apr. 25 | Montréal Canadiens

Game-time decisions ahead of Friday’s playoff contest

Canadiens vs. Capitals Game 3: Thread and lines

The Canadiens return to home ice, where they enjoyed a lot of success down the stretch.

Aliaksei Protas a ‘possibility’ for Capitals in Game 3 against Canadiens, skates with teammates for first time since injury

Aliaksei Protas took another big step in his possible return to the Washington Capitals’ lineup. Ahead of Game 3, Protas skated with his Caps teammates at Montreal’s Bell Centre on Friday, marking the first time the 24-year-old forward has done so since suffering a skate-cut injury to his left foot on April 4. Monumental Sports Network’s Tarik El-Bashir posted video of Protas, donning a red practice jersey, completing a drill with his teammates …

Capitals' Aliaksei Protas could return for Game 3 vs. Canadiens

The Washington Capitals could get an important piece back on Friday. Breakout forward Aliaksei Protas is a possibility to return to the lineup for Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens, Capitals coach Spencer Carbery said after morning skate. Protas hasn’t played since suffering a lower-body injury on April 4. He was ruled week-to-week two days later. The six-foot-six Protas, 24, recorded 30 goals and 36 assists for 66 points in 76 games for the…