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Hershey Bears clinch AHL playoff spot as Ivan Miroshnichenko and Ilya Protas combine for goal in return win

The Hershey Bears clinched a playoff spot with a 5-1 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Ilya Protas becomes the sixth Hershey Bears player ever to be named to the AHL All-Rookie Team

Ilya Protas was named to the 2025-26 AHL All-Rookie Team and is Hershey's leading scorer with 62 points.

2 weeks ago

Andrew Cristall scores first professional hat trick, Ilya Protas explodes for six points in Hershey's 8-1 blowout win over Hartford

Cristall and Protas combined for 11 points in a dominant 8-1 victory over Hartford Wolf Pack.

1 month ago

Ilya Protas misses Hershey Bears game against Belleville Senators due to lower-body injury

Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's game and was held out Sunday as a precautionary measure.

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Ilya Protas returns from blindside hit, injury scare against Laval: 'I was a little worried this would be another guy who may be out for a while'

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Ilya Protas was the youngest player at the 2026 AHL All-Star Challenge: 'Such a great experience to be here'

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Hershey Bears clinch AHL playoff spot as Ivan Miroshnichenko and Ilya Protas combine for goal in return win

The Hershey Bears clinched a playoff spot with a 5-1 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Ilya Protas becomes the sixth Hershey Bears player ever to be named to the AHL All-Rookie Team

Ilya Protas was named to the 2025-26 AHL All-Rookie Team and is Hershey's leading scorer with 62 points.

2 weeks ago

Andrew Cristall scores first professional hat trick, Ilya Protas explodes for six points in Hershey's 8-1 blowout win over Hartford

Cristall and Protas combined for 11 points in a dominant 8-1 victory over Hartford Wolf Pack.

1 month ago

Ilya Protas misses Hershey Bears game against Belleville Senators due to lower-body injury

Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's game and was held out Sunday as a precautionary measure.

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Ilya Protas returns from blindside hit, injury scare against Laval: 'I was a little worried this would be another guy who may be out for a while'

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Ilya Protas was the youngest player at the 2026 AHL All-Star Challenge: 'Such a great experience to be here'

Capitals return Ilya Protas, Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Clay Stevenson to Hershey Bears

The Washington Capitals loaned Ilya Protas, Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Clay Stevenson to the Hershey Bears as they aim for a playoff spot.

Ilya Protas to play in second NHL game against Penguins, Charlie Lindgren still unable to serve as Capitals backup

The Washington Capitals maintain their lineup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, needing a win to stay in playoff contention.

Capitals @ Maple Leafs: How the Game Was Won

The Washington Capitals secured a 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, keeping their playoff hopes alive with notable performances from rookies.

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Washington Capitals call up Ilya Protas from Hershey Bears

4 weeks ago

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Spencer Carbery would like to see Ilya Protas make his NHL debut this season: 'Now, does it come to fruition? I'm not sure.'

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Ilya Protas could end up making his NHL debut with the Capitals this season if management can 'find the right situation'

Capitals return Ilya Protas, Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Clay Stevenson to Hershey Bears

The Washington Capitals loaned Ilya Protas, Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Clay Stevenson to the Hershey Bears as they aim for a playoff spot.

Ilya Protas to play in second NHL game against Penguins, Charlie Lindgren still unable to serve as Capitals backup

The Washington Capitals maintain their lineup against the Pittsburgh Penguins, needing a win to stay in playoff contention.

Capitals @ Maple Leafs: How the Game Was Won

The Washington Capitals secured a 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, keeping their playoff hopes alive with notable performances from rookies.

Washington Capitals call up Ilya Protas from Hershey Bears

Ilya Protas, a 19-year-old forward, has been recalled by the Washington Capitals after leading the Hershey Bears with 28 goals and 62 points this season.

4 weeks ago

Spencer Carbery would like to see Ilya Protas make his NHL debut this season: 'Now, does it come to fruition? I'm not sure.'

Ilya Protas is the leading scorer for the Hershey Bears and a top prospect for the Washington Capitals.

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Ilya Protas could end up making his NHL debut with the Capitals this season if management can 'find the right situation'

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Dominating against the Penguins' substitution squad: numbers for the morning after

The Capitals secured a 6-3 victory against the Penguins' B-Team, showcasing dominant performance and notable player milestones.

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Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, records three points in Capitals' 6-3 win over Penguins: 'I'm really happy'

Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Pro Show Fuels Caps in 6-3 Win

The Caps secured a crucial win against Pittsburgh, keeping their playoff hopes alive despite injuries to key players.

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Cole Hutson on his embarrassed reaction after realizing he could have passed empty-net goal to Ilya Protas: 'I feel like I owe him one now'

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After scoring his empty netter, Cole Hutson looked ashamed after realizing he could have passed to Ilya Protas for his first NHL goal

About as ugly a 4-0 win as you can possibly have: numbers for the morning after

The Capitals won 4-0 against the Maple Leafs despite poor overall performance, highlighted by Ilya Protas' debut and Logan Thompson's strong goaltending.

Ilya Protas records first NHL point in Capitals debut, assists on goal with brother Aliaksei: 'I'm so happy. It's a dream come true.'

Ilya Protas made his NHL debut, recorded an assist, and shared the milestone with his brother Aliaksei during a Capitals victory.

Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, records three points in Capitals' 6-3 win over Penguins: 'I'm really happy'

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and recorded his first multi-point game in a 6-3 win over the Penguins.

Capitals vs. Penguins Recap: Pro Show Fuels Caps in 6-3 Win

The Caps secured a crucial win against Pittsburgh, keeping their playoff hopes alive despite injuries to key players.

Cole Hutson on his embarrassed reaction after realizing he could have passed empty-net goal to Ilya Protas: 'I feel like I owe him one now'

Cole Hutson scored his third career goal but felt embarrassed for not assisting Ilya Protas on his debut goal.

After scoring his empty netter, Cole Hutson looked ashamed after realizing he could have passed to Ilya Protas for his first NHL goal

Cole Hutson scored an empty-net goal but felt embarrassed for not passing to his brother Ilya during the play.

About as ugly a 4-0 win as you can possibly have: numbers for the morning after

The Capitals won 4-0 against the Maple Leafs despite poor overall performance, highlighted by Ilya Protas' debut and Logan Thompson's strong goaltending.

Ilya Protas records first NHL point in Capitals debut, assists on goal with brother Aliaksei: 'I'm so happy. It's a dream come true.'

Ilya Protas made his NHL debut, recorded an assist, and shared the milestone with his brother Aliaksei during a Capitals victory.

For Ilya and Aliaksei Protas, playing in the NHL together is a dream come true: 'If you had told me that in childhood, I would just hang up the phone'

Ilya Protas made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals, a moment shared with his brother Aliaksei, highlighting their close bond and family support.

Ilya Protas practices with the Capitals for the first time, skates on line with older brother Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson

Ilya Protas practiced with the Capitals and may debut against the Maple Leafs, joining his brother on the ice as the fourth sibling pair in team history.

For Ilya and Aliaksei Protas, playing in the NHL together is a dream come true: 'If you had told me that in childhood, I would just hang up the phone'

Ilya Protas made his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals, a moment shared with his brother Aliaksei, highlighting their close bond and family support.

Ilya Protas practices with the Capitals for the first time, skates on line with older brother Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson

Ilya Protas practiced with the Capitals and may debut against the Maple Leafs, joining his brother on the ice as the fourth sibling pair in team history.

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Ilya Protas scores 15th goal of season in Hershey Bears' 5-4 overtime loss to Hartford Wolf Pack

Ilya Protas scored an unusual goal initially blown dead but later allowed, bringing Hershey within one in a 5-4 overtime loss to Hartford.

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Friday Caps Clips: Shark Bait Ooh Ha Ha

Jan 15, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) celebrates with Sharks defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37) as Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) reacts after the final horn of their game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Your savory breakfast links: Recaps and other assorted musings from last night's loss to the San Jose Sharks from us, Vogs, WaPo ($), NHL, AP, FLM, Caps video (recap, Coach Carbery, Thompson, Leonard, Strome, Ovechkin), THN, and RMNB.

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Ilya Protas tallies incredible highlight-reel goal in Hershey as both he and Aliaksei Protas score on same day in Capitals organzation for first time

Both Protas brothers scored skill goals in Washington Capitals organization games on the same day: Ilya for Hershey (AHL) and Aliaksei for the Capitals.

5 months ago

Ilya Protas scores sensational semi-breakaway goal after faking a shot and deking to his backhand

📸: @thehersheybears/IG Ilya Protas's first goal as a professional was on an empty net. His first tally on an actual goaltender was spectacular. Wednesday against the Bridgeport Islanders, Protas lit the lamp on a semi-breakaway to tie the game 1-1 at 2:38 of the second period. Little Pro showed off some highlight-reel moves that perhaps even his older brother, Big Pro, doesn't have.

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6 months ago

Ilya Protas scored his first professional goal for the Capitals. What would his brother Aliaksai say? 'Nothing but luck.'

"aliaksei is smiling,"

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Ilya Protas has grown another inch and is now as tall as his brother

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Ilya Protas did whatever his coach, Aliaksei Protas, told him to do over the summer: 'You see how he works and you've got to work the same way'

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Aliaksei Protas knows brother Ilya Protas still has work to do before making jump to NHL: 'He needs to sweat seriously in the locker room and on the ice'

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Ilya Protas has grown another inch and is now as tall as his brother

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Ilya Protas did whatever his coach, Aliaksei Protas, told him to do over the summer: 'You see how he works and you've got to work the same way'

Washington DC

Aliaksei Protas knows brother Ilya Protas still has work to do before making jump to NHL: 'He needs to sweat seriously in the locker room and on the ice'

Saturday Caps Clips

T.J. Oshie joins Monumental's broadcast team; rookie camp begins in Annapolis with Protas, Lakovic and Cristall, alongside player features and draft retrospectives.

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10 months ago

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Ilya Protas named to 2024-25 OHL Second All-Star Team after 124-point season with Windsor Spitfires

1 year ago

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Ilya Protas named winner of OHL's William Hanley Trophy awarded to league's most sportsmanlike player

10 months ago

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Ilya Protas named to 2024-25 OHL Second All-Star Team after 124-point season with Windsor Spitfires