The Washington Capitals have activated winger Aliaksei Protas from injured reserve, allowing him to return to the lineup against the Blackhawks after missing three games due to a lower-body injury. Protas, currently on a five-game point streak with nine points, is a key offensive player, boasting a +21 rating this season. Meanwhile, Tom Wilson has taken Protas’ spot on IR but is eligible to return soon, having led the team in scoring with 22 goals. The Capitals, who have struggled recently, hope the return of Protas and Wilson will help improve their playoff chances.
