Ilya Protas is on fire in the AHL, and his goal-scoring streak just keeps getting hotter. The 19-year-old center extended his incredible seven-game goal-scoring streak with a power-play goal against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday night. It was a team effort, with Protas finishing a backhanded drop pass from Capitals prospect Ivan Miroshnichenko, who had set up the play with a clever poke check. This goal came just 1:24 after Protas also recorded a secondary assist on Hershey's first goal of the game from Graeme Clarke.
Protas' goal-scoring prowess has been on full display this season, with this being his 7th multi-point game in 19 appearances. The 6-foot-6 forward is a key player for Hershey, serving as their number-one center and playing alongside Miroshnichenko and Alexander Suzdalev.
Here's a breakdown of Protas' goal-scoring streak:
- Game 1: Nov 14 @ Syracuse
- Game 2: Nov 15 @ Lehigh Valley
- Game 3: Nov 16 vs Lehigh Valley
- Game 4: Nov 20 @ Cleveland
- Game 5: Nov 22 @ Cleveland
- Game 6: Nov 26 vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Ilya Protas' goal-scoring streak is a testament to his skill and determination, and it's exciting to see him dominate in the AHL. With his impressive performance, Protas is certainly a player to watch in the future.