Orpik (lower body) will not play in Saturday's game against the Stars but is listed as day-to-day, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orpik's absence from practice Friday foreshadowed this outcome, but now any possibility of his return to the lineup Saturday can be put to bed. With that being the case, look for Madison Bowey to continue filling in until Orpik receives clearance for game action.

Orpik (lower body) didn't practice Friday, which means he probably won't play Saturday against the Stars, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orpik will almost certainly miss a second straight game, but his status may not be confirmed until the Capitals take the ice for their morning skate. Madison Bowey will continue to fill in on Washington's bottom pairing until Orpik's cleared to return.

Orpik (lower body) -- who won't be in the lineup against Montreal on Thursday -- could rejoin the team at Friday's practice session, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

If Orpik does in fact hit the ice Friday, it could open the door for him to return to the lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Stars. While the defender won't offer much in terms of offensive contributions, he can certainly rack up the hits and blocks, as he has reached the 300-hit mark twice in his career and 100-blocks threshold nine times. His physicality on the blue line is what makes Orpik a two-time Stanley Cup champion.

Orpik (lower body) won't travel with the Capitals for Thursday's game in Montreal, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orpik has been dealing with a lower-body issue of late, but it wasn't expected to keep him sidelined against the Canadiens, so his recovery must not be progressing as well as expected. The veteran blueliner will hope to recover in time for Saturday's matchup with the Stars.

Coach Todd Reirden expects Orpik (lower body) to play Thursday against Montreal, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orpik has missed the Capitals' last few practices due to a lower-body issue, but he should be good to go against the Canadiens. The 38-year-old blueliner has tallied one goal and two points in 10 contests this campaign.

Orpik is dealing with a lower-body injury that caused him to miss Tuesday's practice, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was the second consecutive practice exclusion for the elder statesman, who's recorded two points, 10 blocked shots and 31 hits through 10 games this season. His day off Sunday was said to be for maintenance, but it's clearly more serious than that. Of course, the silver lining is that Orpik will have two full days to rest before the Capitals square off against the Canadiens in Montreal.

Orpik was given Sunday's practice off, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Now 38 years of age, Orpik is expected to be given more maintenance days like Sunday throughout the season to stay fresh. The rugged blueliner had two points in the first two games, but has reverted to his usual, offensively-lacking self since then and as such has very limited fantasy upside.

Orpik tallied a goal, five hits and two blocked shots during Thursday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Orpik scored his first regular-season goal since 2016 and now has a goal and an assist in the first two games. Having cracked the 20-point barrier only once in his 13-year NHL career, it's highly unlikely the now 38-year-old rearguard will be able to sustain anywhere near this level of offensive production, but his contributions as a hitter (7) and shot-blocker (3) give him a modicum of fantasy relevance in deeper leagues.

Orpik told reporters that he doesn't have feeling in his pinky finger following an injury sustained in the Stanley Cup Final, NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury is unlikely to affect Orpik much during the season, as he still is able to fully grip is stick. After being bought out of his contract following an offseason trade to Colorado, the veteran blueliner is back with the defending champions and looking to make another title run.

Orpik put pen to paper on a one-year, $1 million contract with Washington on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Orpik returns at a significant discount for the club, as it was set to pay him $5.5 million before trading him to Colorado -- which proceeded to buy out the defenseman's deal. The veteran hasn't scored a regular-season goal since the 2015-16 campaign and will provide the most fantasy value in formats that take into account hits and blocks.