"Ilya Protas will make his NHL debut with the Capitals and skate on a line between his older brother Aliaksei and Tom Wilson. The line is a combined 700 pounds - the heaviest in the league."
"Ilya has appeared, at least to me, to be ready for the NHL since the end of October and would have likely masterfully filled in with Pierre-Luc Dubois out injured for most of the year."
"Tonight also could mark Alex Ovechkin's final game in Canada, if he ends up calling it quits this summer. Will the Leafs honor him in any way?"
Ilya Protas will debut in the NHL with the Capitals, playing between his brother Aliaksei and Tom Wilson, forming the heaviest line in the league. At just 19, Protas has excelled in the AHL, and his call-up feels overdue. His performance could have influenced the Capitals' season trajectory had he been called up earlier. Additionally, tonight may be Alex Ovechkin's last game in Canada, raising questions about potential honors from the Leafs. The game starts shortly after 7:30 pm.
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