Orlov set up two goals in a 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets in Game 5 on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov has been a defensive stalwart this series, laying 11 hits and blocking 12 shots. He has been as steady as they go over the last three seasons, recording 29, 33 and 31 points, respectively. Orlov's role now will be about shutting down opposing scorers, not scoring himself; the points are gravy at this point.

Orlov scored on his only shot on goal during a 3-1 victory over the Penguins on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The young defenseman has come into his own. The goal was Orlov's 10th of the season, giving him double digits in the category for the first time ever. There's only three games remaining, but Orlov still has a chance at a career high in points and shots on goal as well.

Orlov had a goal and an assist at even strength and added a second helper on the power play in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov capitalized on this favorable matchup against the league's worst defensive team, posting three points for the first time in his 353-game career. The Russian blueliner set a new career best by scoring his ninth goal of the season here and moved within five points of last season's career-high 33 with 12 games to play.

Orlov recorded an assist, two hits, a plus-1 rating, and four blocked shots during Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov seems to be rounding into form after a dreadful start to the season and should finish near the 30-point mark for a third straight campaign. The 26-year-old Russian has established himself as a key cog in Washington's defense, logging 23:08 of ice time per game which should bode well for his future fantasy prospects.

Orlov tallied an assist, a plus-1 rating, and two shots during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov assisted on the first of Tom Wilson's two goals and now has two goals and five points over his last seven games. A brutal start to the season has dampened the 25-year-old rearguard's overall output this year, but he's got 17 points in his last 35 games and producing closer to his potential. Logging heavy minutes on a talented offensive team, keep him in your lineup regularly.

Orlov scored a goal and added an assist during Friday's 7-4 loss to Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

After recording 33 points last season, Orlov has taken a slight step backward offensively in 2017-18. He's being deployed in more of a shut-down role alongside Matt Niskanen, and the Russian entered Friday's contest beginning 54.7 percent of his five-on-five shifts in the defensive zone. Orlov has continued to provide respectable peripheral numbers with 85 shots, 83 hits and 74 blocked shots, but his fantasy value is currently limited to deep settings where those secondary statistics carry more weight.

Orlov recorded an assist, two blocked shots and two hits through 20:08 of ice time during Friday's 3-2 loss to Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

The Russian defender has now collected a respectable two goals and two assists through seven January games, and he's also chipped in nine shots, 13 blocked shots and nine hits during the stretch. Orlov offers a solid cross-category profile, but he's currently not moving the needle enough in any particular category to be viewed as anything more than a supporting blueliner in deep settings.

Orlov netted a goal and two hits in 23:54 of ice time during Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov put on a dazzling display of speed and puck-handling to get around the Stars defense and blasted a wrist shot past Ben Bishop mid-way through the second period. The 26-year-old Russian had a dreadful October, but has rebounded nicely with four goals and 11 points in his last 23 games -- closer to last season's 33-point pace. Scoop him up if he's still available as he appears to have shaken whatever was bothering him in the first few weeks of the season.

Orlov recorded a goal, four shots and three hits through 21:56 of ice time (1:31 on the power play) during Monday's 3-1 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Don't look now, but Orlov is locked into an offensive surge with two goals, eight points and 22 shots through his past 11 contests. He continues to pad the peripheral categories and is currently providing plenty of value in the majority of fantasy settings. However, his lack of power-play time with the No. 1 unit does limit his upside, and he has proven to be a streaky scorer. Still, as long as expectations are kept in check, Orlov is a solid supporting piece for virtual blue lines.

Orlov recorded a goal during Saturday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

The goal gives Orlov a disappointing two goals and four points in 21 games. Languishing alongside a minus-3 rating, the 25-year-old blueliner has been very slow to start after signing a massive contract extension during the offseason. Fantasy owners should wait a little longer to see if he can right the ship, but it's not looking like a breakout campaign is in store for the young Russian in 2017-18.