Orlov scored a goal and was a minus-1 in Wednesday's 4-3 OT loss against the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

The goal was Orlov's first point in a busy March schedule for the Capitals that has already seen them play six games. It's been a breakout year for the Russian blueliner in terms of production, and he has proven to be of value in deeper leagues so far in 2015-16.

Orlov was listed on Team Russia's roster for the upcoming World Cup, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov has had a great campaign with the Capitals, so it's not surprising that he was on Team Russia's radar. With seven goals and 25 points -- alongside a plus-16 rating -- in 62 games this season, Orlov has put an injury-plagued 2014-15 behind him and has emerged as a top-four defenseman at the NHL level, meeting Washington's expectations when they drafted him 55th overall in the 2009 NHL Draft.

Orlov picked up two helpers and a plus-4 rating in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Now paired with Brooks Orpik, Orlov continues to have a breakout campaign in 2015-16, as he has five goals and 23 points in 57 contests and a plus-16 rating. He may lack the power-play opportunities and overall ice time to have much relevance in standard leagues, but the 24-year-old Russian has bounced back tremendously after missing all of last season with a wrist injury and is certainly worth a flier in deeper formats.

Orlov recorded an assist and 14:04 of ice time in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov is on pace for a career season with four goals and 18 points and a plus-9 rating in 49 games so far this season. While a valuable member of a Capitals defense corps that is exceeding expectations, his lack of power-play time and top-four minutes limit his fantasy value to deeper leagues at the moment.

Orlov dished out a pair of assists in Sunday's win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

It was a huge game for the Caps, as they exploded for seven goals and Orlov was able to get in on the fun with a pair of second-period helpers. The defenseman entered the contest with just one point in his last 10 games though, and doesn't present much from a fantasy perspective except in deeper formats.

Orlov dialed in a goal and an assist in Wednesday's win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov blasted the puck past Michael Hutchinson blocker side, effectively extending his goals streak to three games. Despite the absence of Brooks Orpik (lower body), Orlov was on the ice for 15:33 -- compared to his season average of 14:16 -- and maybe his fantasy owners were expecting more ice time than that in this contest. However, Orlov is bound to earn a bigger role if he keeps playing at such a high level offensively.

Orlov scored the game-winning goal in Monday's 1-0 win over Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov rocketed a shot through goaltender Anders Nilsson midway through the third period to give Washington all the offense they needed behind Braden Holtby's 33-save shutout. With three points in his last three games, Orlov is heating up and is worth a closer look in deep leagues.

Orlov scored a highlight reel goal in Saturday's 7-3 blowout over Colorado

EDGE Analysis

An early candidate for "goal of the year", Orlov made a between the leg shot off goaltender Calvin Pickard's left shoulder, who thought he had it in his gear, only for Orlov to track the rebound behind the net for a wide wraparound goal on a wide open net. His first goal since March of 2013, Orlov now has points in back-to-back games, and is starting to pick up where he left off after missing all of last season recovering dealing with setbacks following offseason wrist surgery in June of 2014. While his ice time remains limited in a deep defense corps, the former second-round pick is showing glimpses of his talent, so don't be surprised if his role increases as the season unfolds.

Orlov will play in Saturday night's game against the Devils, J.J. Reagan of CSN Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Orlov's first NHL action since the 2013-14 season as his long and arduous recovery from a wrist injury suffered in June of 2014 is finally drawing to a close. Paired with Nate Schmidt on the Capitals' third defensive unit, Orlov's value could rise if he sees stable work on the Capitals' power play. While he's worth a look in very deep leagues, those in standard leagues should keep an eye on him in the coming weeks.

Orlov survived the final training camp cuts and is expected to play on the third pair opening night, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov said he is still working his way back after missing last season due to implications from a wrist injury sustained in June of 2014. Head coach Barry Trotz, suggesting Orlov is "still catching up in his game" is expected to open the season with Orlov on the third pairing with Nate Schmidt. Given his lack of offensive opportunity, fantasy owners should wait and see how Orlov progresses in the first few weeks. If the injury has not damaged Orlov's incredible point shot, he could work his way into some power-play time with Mike Green now in Detroit, which would give him some sleeper value in deeper leagues.