In the next round of the regular championship of the National Hockey League, Washington, consisting of Belarusian Alexei Protas and Russian Alexander Ovechkin, fought with Toronto.
The Belarusian forward distinguished himself again – he scored a goal and made an assist. Ovechkin also made an assist.
But the efforts of the capital team's star players did not help them defeat the Canadian team.
At home, the Capitals lost to the visitors in overtime – 3:4.
The Maple Leafs' goals were scored by Bobby McMann (13th minute), William Nylander (56), Mitchell Marner (60) and John Tavares (65).
The hosts' goals were scored by Taylor Reddish (12), Dylan Strome (19) and Alexey Protas (38).
By the way, the Belarusian was recognized as the second star of the match.
Protas spent a total of 17 minutes and 10 seconds on the ice, scored 2 points (1+1) according to the goal plus pass system, and his efficiency coefficient was “+1”.
