Overview
- Washington won 4-0 in Toronto on Wednesday, as Logan Thompson made 21 saves for his third shutout to keep the playoff chase alive.
- Ilya Protas, 19, centered a line with his brother Aliaksei and Tom Wilson in his NHL debut and logged a secondary assist on Cole Hutson’s empty-net goal.
- Washington recalled Protas on Monday after he led AHL rookies with 62 points in 66 games for Hershey, and coach Spencer Carbery said they sought a jolt for the stretch run.
- Toronto announced three injuries during the game, with goalie Anthony Stolarz leaving early with a lower-body issue and Brandon Carlo and Dakota Joshua ruled out after second-period injuries.
- Next up, the Capitals face a home-and-home with the Penguins this weekend, and the Maple Leafs visit the Islanders on Thursday with roster choices hinging on medical updates.