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.

Orlov (lower body) won't play Saturday against Colorado, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov is not ready to return yet despite being a full participant in the morning skate. He still doesn't have an exact timetable for his return. Orlov, who has been out since Nov. 5, has five assists, 26 shots on goal, 16 blocks and 30 hits in 13 games this year.

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

EDGE Analysis

Orlov is still on injured reserve and hasn't played since Nov. 5 against Arizona. He has five assists, 26 shots on goal, 16 blocks and 30 hits in 13 games this season. It remains unclear when Orlov will be ready to return.

Orlov (lower body) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Lightning, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Orlov returned to practice Saturday but he isn't quite ready for game action. The 31-year-old's next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Panthers.