Aliaksei Protas has zero power-play goals in five seasons. Little brother Ilya Protas scored one two games into his NHL career: 'It's funny'

Aliaksei Protas has been among the NHL’s top five-on-five goal scorers over the past two seasons, scoring 37 even-strength goals, but he has not yet produced a power-play goal. His younger brother, Ilya Protas, received a role on the Capitals’ second power-play unit during the final four regular-season games, playing 9:43 total and scoring his first NHL goal on the man advantage with a rebound finish against the Penguins. Aliaksei holds a franchise record for most career goals without a power-play tally, and he commented on the contrast, expressing pride for his brother while hoping for a future power-play opportunity. Coach Spencer Carbery said the power-play usage is not a judgment of Aliaksei’s ability, citing his size, netfront presence, and hand skills.

"While the lack of power-play opportunities seems like a statement from coaches about Aliaksei's offensive ability, Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery explained in January that the decision is anything but. "He's a big body, so he can play the netfront and cause some issues in there," Carbery said. "He has great hands, so he can be a threat whether it's a passing or attacking the net threat from t"

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