Alex Ovechkin on the Capitals’ 700-pound line of Aliaksei Protas, Ilya Protas, and Tom Wilson: ‘I think it’s going to be the heaviest line in the league. Good luck.’
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Key Points:
- The Washington Capitals will debut Ilya Protas in the NHL on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Protas playing on a line alongside his brother Aliaksei Protas and Tom Wilson, forming a combined 700-pound forward line.
- Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and other teammates highlighted the size and physicality of this trio, calling it potentially the "heaviest line in the league."
- Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube joked about needing to suit up himself to match the size of the Capitals' big line, emphasizing the challenge they present.
- Capitals coach Spencer Carbery explained that the Protas brothers' chemistry and playing style make it easier for the centerman, aiding Ilya Protas's transition in his NHL debut.
- The game is set to start at 7:30 pm at Scotiabank Arena, with Carbery likely giving the new line the opening shift to showcase their impact early.
