Third year forward Aliaksei Protas gives the Washington Capitals their first lead of the contest – a lead they would not relinquish. In the latter half of the second period, Trevor van Riemsdyk passes the puck to Protas along the boards. As he passes the face-off dot, Protas rips a shot short-side high. Surpassing his point total from the previous season, Protas aims to further elevate his performance in the upcoming games of the season.