Orlov collected an assist in Friday's 3-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

The Russian defenseman found Carl Hagelin, who sent a smooth pass to Travis Boyd for the Capitals' opening tally. Orlov has a goal and three helpers over his last five games, which puts him at 12 points in 31 games this season. He's added 48 hits, 42 shots on goal and 36 blocked shots, providing solid non-scoring production that could make him worth a look in DFS.

Orlov collected an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov now has three points in his last three games. The Russian blueliner is at 11 points, 46 hits, 36 blocked shots and 39 shots on goal in 29 games this season. Orlov's non-scoring production could make him useful to fantasy owners in formats that reward physicality. He's finished between 29 and 33 points in each of the last four seasons, so he's not a liability on offense.

Orlov delivered an assist and also emerged with the game-winning goal in overtime Friday, helping the Capitals to a 4-3 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

The Capitals jumped on the rush when the Bolts were slow to jump over the boards on a shift change, and Orlov fooled the opposition with a neat head fake that led to a snapshot tally from the slot. Prior to such heroics, the eighth-year defenseman hooked up with Alex Ovechkin on the power play to tie the game at 3-to-3 in the third period. There are more consistent blueliners to plug in for fantasy hockey purposes, but Orlov has 10 points (two goals, eight assists) through 27 games for a respectable total given his position.

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.