Belarusian hockey player Protas brought Washington victory over Ottawa in the NHL

Belarusian hockey player Alexei Protas stood out in the NHL match between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators, earning three points, including one goal and two assists, Sputnik reports.

This helped Washington to win with a score of 6:3. Protas was also recognized as the first star of the meeting. In total, he scored 26 points during the season, setting a personal best. Although Washington captain Alexander Ovechkin blocked two shots, he scored no points and finished the game with a "-3" score.

Washington finished fourth in the standings, scoring 63 points in 57 games.

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