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.

Orlov (lower body) will dress Sunday against the Jets, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov will return after a 16-game absence after he was removed from injured reserve Sunday. The veteran defenseman will jump to the top pair alongside John Carlson.

Orlov (lower body) was removed from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL's media site.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov has missed the last 16 games and could be set to return Sunday against the Jets, though there's been no official decision on that yet. The 31-year-old blueliner tallied five assists while averaging 21:17 of ice time in the first 13 games of the year.

Orlov (lower body) practiced in a regular jersey Friday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov continues to make progress in his recovery from a lower-body injury, having been sidelined for the last 15 contests. Prior to his absence, the defenseman was stuck in a four-game pointless streak and was still looking for his first goal of the 2022-23 campaign.

Orlov (lower body) won't play Monday versus Edmonton, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov still isn't ready to return despite taking part in the morning skate again. He hasn't played since Nov. 5 because of a lower-body injury.

Orlov (lower body) won't play Saturday against Calgary, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov has been out since Nov. 5 and remains on injured reserve. He has chipped in five assists, 26 shots on goal, 16 blocks and 30 hits in 13 appearances this season.

Orlov (lower body) did not travel with the team to New Jersey for Saturday's contest, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov is getting checked out by doctors at this time. Orlov has missed the last nine games and could still join the Capitals on their six-game road trip, which begins Saturday and ends Dec. 7. Orlov has five assists in 13 games this season.

Orlov (lower body) is not expected to play Wednesday against Philadelphia, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov is slated to miss an eight straight contest despite being a full participant in the morning skate. He was on Washington's extra pairing with Alexander Alexeyev during the session.

Orlov (lower body) was a full participant in Sunday's practice and could be in Wednesday's lineup against the Flyers, per NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov has missed the last seven games and hasn't scored a point since Oct. 29. He skated in a top-four role alongside Nick Jenson during Sunday's practice. Head coach Peter Laviolette mentioned that neither Orlov nor T.J. Oshie (lower body) are guaranteed to play Wednesday but both are trending in the right direction.