The Washington Capitals come into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins as winners of three games in a row.

In his first game back following a five-week stint on injured reserve, Ovechkin notched an empty-net goal to seal the deal against the Maple Leafs. The goal was assisted by Aliaksei Protas and ...

Ovechkin, who's chasing Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record, took part in a full practice Friday at the Capitals' facility, skating on his regular line with Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas.

Dylan Strome and Brandon Duhaime each had a goal and an assist, while Aliaksei Protas and Nic Dowd also scored for Washington. Charlie Lindgren made 24 saves for the win. Ovechkin has a league ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aliaksei Protas scored twice ... Capitals: With Alex Ovechkin still working his way back from a broken leg, Protas has stepped up to fill the void on offense.

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away ... Dylan Strome, Lars Eller, Andrew Mangiapane, ...

The first time Ross Mahoney saw Aliaksei ... Protas one of Washington’s most impactful forwards. His 29 points tie him for second on the team, and his 14 goals rank him third behind Alex ...

The Capitals won the last matchup 5-3. Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the victory. TOP PERFORMERS: Aliaksei Protas has 16 goals and 16 assists for the Capitals. Ovechkin has 10 goals and two ...

The chase for Wayne Gretzky's goal record is set to resume on Saturday. Washington Capitals winger Alexander Ovechkin is on track to make an expedited return to the ice after suffering a fractured ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each scored ... to win their ninth game in 13 without injured captain Alex Ovechkin. Coach Spencer Carbery ruled out Ovechkin returning ...