Aliaksei Protas’ goal breaks tie, lifts Capitals past Flames

Aliaksei Protas broke a third-period tie to spark the visiting Washington Capitals to a 3-1 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday to snap a four-game skid.

Hendrix Lapierre scored his first NHL goal in 22 months and Alex Ovechkin added an empty netter for the Capitals, who scored three unanswered goals to finally win a game on a six-game road trip after dropping the first two outings.

Goalie Logan Thompson made 25 saves to claim the victory in his hometown.

Morgan Frost replied for the Flames...