""That was just childhood dreams come true," Ilya said after the game. "I'm really happy to get the one and get the win today.""
""Oh, it was unbelievable," Ilya said on ABC. "Unreal feelings, you know.""
""No, I actually didn't (know that)," Ilya said. "I just was happy. [Ovi] was on the ice when I did that. He came up, gave me a hug. Yeah, that was unreal.""
""Ilya sent a perfect cross-crease centering pass to Aliaksei for an easy put-in past Silovs, giving the Capitals a 1-0 lead 1:39 into the second period.""
Ilya Protas, at 19 years old, scored his first NHL goal and achieved his first multi-point game in a 6-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Playing alongside his brother Aliaksei and Tom Wilson, Ilya's goal came during a power play in the third period. He also provided two assists, including one on his brother's goal. Ilya expressed immense joy over his achievements, highlighting the significance of the moment and the support from teammates like Alex Ovechkin.
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