Orlov registered an assist, two PIM and two hits during Thursday's 5-4 overtime victory over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov is off to a hot start by his usual early-season standards, posting a goal and seven points in 17 games. Only a minus-7 rating blemishes the 28-year-old's metrics to this point, but the early returns justify a roster spot for those in deeper formats.

Orlov tallied a power-play assist and logged 23:12 of ice time during Tuesday's 4-3 victory over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov is usually a slow starter, but has accrued a goal and six points in 14 games to start the season -- though that is somewhat muted by a paltry minus-9 rating. The 28-year-old Russian should improve on that plus/minus deficiency as the season moves along and is producing enough to merit rostering in most fantasy formats.

Orlov posted an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and three blocked shots in Monday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

The Russian defenseman fed T.J. Oshie for the Capitals' second goal in the contest. Orlov has produced three points and 12 shots on goal in seven games this season. He also has 12 hits and 10 blocked shots.

Orlov (lower body) had an assist with three shots and was minus-3 in a 6-5 loss to Nashville on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov left Wednesday's practice with a lower body injury but did not end up missing any games. The minus-3 isn't pretty but it was good to see Orlov avoiding an injury scare early in the season. His assist was his first point since scoring a goal in the season opener. The 28-year-old had three goals and 29 points in 82 games last season.

Per Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic, Orlov (lower body) participated in line rushes during morning skate, indicating he'll be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov exited Wednesday's practice as a precaution after suffering a minor lower-body injury, but he was never expected to miss Thursday's contest. The 28-year-old will skate on the Capitals' second pairing and second power-play unit against Nashville.

Orlov left Wednesday's practice early as a precaution after suffering a lower-body injury, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

At this point there's no reason to believe Orlov is in danger of missing game action, but his status is worth monitoring ahead of Thursday's matchup with Nashville. If he's not able to go, the Capitals will likely need to turn to their AHL affiliate for reinforcements on the back end.

Orlov tallied a power-play goal and four shots during Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win against the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov uncorked a cannon from the point to tie the game in the second period. The 28-year-old has been an oddly slow starter, accruing just one point in October in each of the last two seasons. But with Matt Niskanen now in Philadephia, the Capitals are leaning on the talented Russian for more offense. The Russian blueliner could be in for a career year if he can generate offense more consistently, so keep an eye on him as the season moves forward.

Orlov will represent Team Russia in the 2019 IIHF World Championship.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov was producing better offensively with four assists in seven playoff games before Washington was eliminated from Stanley Cup contention. The 27-year-old will join teammates Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov on Russia's roster.

Orlov registered an assist and three shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime with against the Hurricanes in Game 2 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov had gone without a point in four straight games, but provided a helper on Nicklas Backstrom's opening goal early in the first period. Orlov had 29 points, 137 hits, 103 blocked shots and 101 shots on goal in the regular season. It's likely the non-scoring categories that could give him postseason fantasy relevance.

Orlov has posted five assists over his last five games.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov also added a plus-6 rating and eight shots during that span and seems to be rounding into form in the home stretch of the season. Those in need of a boost to their fantasy blueline might consider adding the 27-year-old Russian if he's still available.