Washington Capitals: Aliaksei Protas is killing it in the KHL

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Washington Capitals prospect Aliaksei Protas is heating up in the KHL.

As North America waits for the return of hockey, several teams including the Washington Capitals have loaned prospects overseas. The team hopes the prospects can take advantage of honing their game with the extra play they’re getting. That’s exactly what 2019 draft pick Aliaksei Protas is doing.

Through 24 games, Protas has six goals and three assists for nine points. Most of his point production has occurred in the last two weeks. Earlier in the week Protas was named KHL Rookie of the Week as his team the Dinamo Minsk won all three of their…