Orlov and Garnet Hathaway were traded from the Capitals to the Bruins on Thursday in exchange for Craig Smith, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2025 second-round pick and a 2024 third-round pick

EDGE Analysis

Orlov will likely see a smaller role with the Bruins, but his physicality and defensive play will shore up his new team's depth. The 31-year-old has produced 19 points, 88 hits, 62 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 43 appearances this season while averaging 22:43 of ice time per game, his highest mark since 2017-18. Per the Wild, both the Capitals and the Wild are retaining salary on Orlov, with prospect Andrei Svetlakov sent to the Capitals in the deal.

Orlov won't play Thursday against Anaheim because of trade-related reasons, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov is eligible for unrestricted free agency at the end of the 2022-23 campaign. He has compiled 19 points, 77 shots on goal, 62 blocks and 88 hits in 43 games this season. Alexander Alexeyev or Matt Irwin will replace Orlov in the lineup against the Ducks.

Orlov tallied an assist while logging 23:49 of ice time during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov has posted a goal and seven points in his last 11 games. The Capitals have leaned heavily on the 31-year-old in the absence of John Carlson (face) and should continue to do so as they battle for postseason contention.

Orlov registered a power-play assist and added two shots during Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

The helper gives Orlov seven points in 12 games during the month of January. The 31-year-old rearguard should be in line for a sizable payday during unrestricted free agency this summer.

Orlov posted two assists and two shots in the Capitals' 4-0 win over the Coyotes on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov assisted on Dylan Strome's opening goal of the game, firing a shot from the point that was redirected in. He would pick up another assist in a similar fashion in the second period when Tom Wilson redirected a puck past Karel Vejmelka on the power play. The Russian defender seems to be heating up as this performance marks Orlov's second multi-point performance in three games. On the season, Orlov has three goals and 16 points in 32 games.

Orlov scored a goal, dished an assist, logged two hits and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov's first goal since Dec. 19 came at a great time for the Capitals -- 4:27 into overtime to seal the win in a game they had once trailed 3-0. He also picked up a helper on Tom Wilson's first tally of the season. Orlov has four points over seven outings in January, and he's at 14 points, 57 shots on net, 64 hits, 45 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating through 30 appearances this season.

Orlov registered an assist, two shots and two hits during Friday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov has helpers in consecutive contests, giving him two goals and seven points in 13 games since returning from injury. The 55th overall pick from the 2009 NHL Entry Draft is meshing well on the second pairing with Nick Jensen and garnering enough ice time to merit rostering in deeper leagues.

Orlov managed an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov is making up for lost time following a lower-body injury that shelved him for 16 straight games; he's scored a pair of goals to complement three helpers since rejoining the lineup Dec. 11. The 31-year-old has also turned in some eye-popping defensive stats of late -- including six blocked shots in a win over the Maple Leafs and seven hits in a subsequent clash with the Red Wings -- so fantasy managers should take note of these trends.

Orlov scored a goal on two shots, added four hits and went plus-3 in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov scored in the final minute of the game to secure the Capitals' win. The defenseman hasn't missed a beat since returning from his 16-game absence due to a lower-body injury, earning a goal and two assists in two contests. For the season, he's up to eight points, 31 shots on net, 35 hits, 19 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating in 15 appearances. He'll continue to be a reliable and physical part of the Capitals' top four.

Orlov logged two assists, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov returned from a 16-game absence due to a lower-body injury, and made an immediate impact. He helped out on the last two of the Capitals' five tallies. The 31-year-old's physicality is his best trait for fantasy, but he's also been solid with seven assists, 29 shots on net, 31 hits, 18 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in 14 appearances. The all-around production could be enough to get him on the fantasy radar in deeper formats.