MINSK, 19 January (BelTA) – Washington Capitals forward Aliaksei Protas of Belarus scored a goal in the game against the Winnipeg Jets on 18 January, BelTA has learned.
The Belarusian scored early in the third period breaking the 2-2 tie. One minute before the final hooter the Winnipeg Jets leveled off, but it was the Washington Capitals that claimed the victory in the extra session, 4-3. Aliaksei Protas spent 13.5 minutes on ice, producing three shots on goal and earning +1.
The goal was Aliaksei Protas' third one in the current NHL season. The Belarusian also scored six assists in 28 games.