Ilya Protas scores first NHL goal, Capitals defeat Penguins, 6-3‎

Ilya Protas scored his first NHL goal and added two assists as the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Saturday. The 100th career matchup between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin didn't materialized. The Penguins opted to sit Crosby and several other regulars after clinching a playoff berth for the first time since the 2021-22 season and home ice advantage throughout the first round.