Capitals' Ilya Protas: Sent back to AHL
Capitals' Ilya Protas: Sent back to AHL
www.cbssports.comI don’t have live access to current feeds in this moment, but here’s what’s publicly reported recently about Ilya Protas:
- In early April 2026, Washington Capitals recalled Ilya Protas from the Hershey Bears and he was eyed for his NHL debut, potentially as soon as a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. [source: The Hockey News; CBS Sports / RotoWire coverage from early April 2026]
- By mid-April 2026, Protas had been loaned back to Hershey after a brief stint in the NHL, where he tallied a goal, three assists, and a pair of PIM across several games and spent about 15:54 per night on ice. [CBS Sports; RotoWire coverage]
- Prior to these recall/loan movements, Protas had put up strong AHL numbers (roughly 28 goals and 62 points in 66 games) for Hershey, marking him as one of the AHL’s notable top rookies that season. [The Hockey News; CBS Sports / RotoWire]
If you’d like, I can do a quick follow-up to pull the latest specific game-by-game updates or confirm his current team status as of today. For the most up-to-date verification, I can also summarize the latest headlines from major outlets (e.g., The Hockey News, CBS Sports, NHL.com) with direct links.