"If Alexander Ovechkin made his decision right after the deadline, when Washington traded John Carlson and Nic Dowd, the emotions probably took him to retirement. But, two of the reasons I think he's considering returning are Cole Hutson (10 points in 14 games) and Ilya Protas (four points in four games)."
"Hutson, who signed with the Capitals in March after his sophomore season at Boston University ended, dazzled in his 14 games with the team, reinvigorating the Caps' struggling power play and posting 10 points (3g, 7a) in 14 games."
"Meanwhile, the 19-year-old younger Protas immediately jumped onto the Capitals' second line after a call-up from Hershey, centering his older brother Aliaksei and Tom Wilson. The heavy line caused havoc at five-on-five together, scoring twice in four games."
Alex Ovechkin is weighing his potential return for another season based on his health, family sentiments, and the Capitals' future. The impressive debuts of Ilya Protas and Cole Hutson have sparked his interest. Protas has made an immediate impact on the second line, while Hutson has revitalized the power play with 10 points in 14 games. Ovechkin's decision will ultimately depend on his ability to handle the demands of an 84-game season and his desire to compete for a championship.
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