Aliaksei Protas, recovering from a skate cut injury, participated in practice with the Capitals, shedding his non-contact jersey for a regular one. While he engaged in individual drills, he left when team activities began, indicating he might not be ready for Game 2. Head coach Spencer Carbery expressed hope about Protas's potential return during the series, reflecting on his strong season with 66 points. Anthony Beauvillier filled in for Protas, contributing points in Game 1 against the Canadiens.
Protas skated on his own and then got in some skills work with Capitals skills coach Kenny McCudden.
Head coach Spencer Carbery was optimistic about Protas's outlook to eventually dress during the series.
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