Washington Capitals
Protas Out For Capitals-Hurricanes, Expecting First Child
Washington Capitals will be without Aliaksei Protas against the Carolina Hurricanes, as he and his wife are expecting their first child.
WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals will be without another forward on Tuesday, as Aliaksei Protas will miss the game against the Carolina Hurricanes with he and his wife expecting their first child.
Protas was set to play on a line with Strome and Oshie.
Joe Snively, who came up from the AHL's Hershey Bears earlier with Alex Ovechkin away from the team due to a family matter, is expected to play in his place. He is the only extra forward currently available.
Protas was brought back up to the big club following the All-Star Break with Nic Dowd and Tom Wilson still nursing lower-body injuries. Both are on the injured reserve.
This story is being updated in real time.
Capitals are Betting Dark Horses to Make Playoffs
The Most Underrated Players in The Capitals’ History
Capitals Dropped By Sharks; Power Play Again Goes Goalless
Capitals Slaughtered By Oilers; 5-Game Win Streak Snapped
GOTTA SEE IT: Oshie, Gourde Drop The Gloves After Huge Hit
GOTTA SEE IT: Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky’s All-Time Road Goals Record
GOTTA SEE IT: McMichael Scores Beautiful First Goal For Hershey
