Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Thu 4/21/22 2:24 AM

Orlov logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Orlov set up Alex Ovechkin's 50th goal of the campaign at 13:36 of the third period. In his last five outings, Orlov has six points, though four of them came in an 8-4 win over the Canadiens last Saturday. The 30-year-old defenseman has enjoyed a career year with 12 goals, 35 points, 118 shots on net, 121 hits, 90 blocked shots and a plus-25 rating through 17 outings.

Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Sun 4/17/22 12:23 AM

Orlov (lower body) scored a goal and added three assists in Saturday's 8-4 victory over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
This was Orlov's first four-point game in the NHL. And it was the first by a visiting team's defenseman in Montreal in over nine years -- Pittsburgh's Kris Letang had four assists on March 2, 2013. The four points set a new career scoring mark for Orlov (34 points).

Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Sat 4/16/22 6:45 PM

Orlov (lower body) is expected to play Saturday versus the Canadiens, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Orlov missed two games with the injury, but he's set to return to his usual second-pairing role. The 30-year-old has enjoyed a strong season with 30 points, 117 hits and 85 blocked shots in 68 appearances.

Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Sat 4/16/22 11:56 AM

The Capitals are hopeful Orlov (lower body) will be able to return Saturday against the Canadiens, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
If Orlov's able to go, he should return to a top-four role versus Montreal. He's picked up 11 goals and 30 points through 68 contests this campaign.

Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Thu 4/14/22 6:39 PM

Orlov (lower body) will not play Thursday against the Maple Leafs, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Orlov is dealing with a lower-body issue that doesn't appear to be serious but it will cause him to miss a second straight game. The 30-year-old blueliner has 30 points through 68 games this season. His next chance to play will be Saturday in Montreal.

Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Thu 4/14/22 1:04 PM

Orlov (lower body) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Toronto, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Orlov's status against the Maple Leafs may come down to a game-time decision. If Orlov's unable to go, Matt Irwin will likely remain in the lineup versus Toronto.

Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Tue 4/12/22 6:35 PM

Orlov (undisclosed) will not suit up Tuesday against the Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
EDGE Analysis
Orlov may have been injured during Sunday's win over Boston but it's unclear what he's dealing with. He'll be absent from Washington's lineup for the first time since Jan. 22. His next chance to play will be Thursday in Toronto.

Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Tue 4/12/22 11:35 AM

Orlov (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Tuesday's game versus Philadelphia, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Orlov's status against the Flyers may boil down to a game-time decision. If Orlov's unable to go, look for Michal Kempny to draw into the lineup against Philadelphia.

Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Sat 3/26/22 11:39 AM

Orlov registered an assist in Friday's 4-3 shootout win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Orlov was the primary distributor on a second-period goal that went to fellow defenseman Nick Jensen. Orlov's game is well balanced as he has 10 goals, 19 assists, 78 blocked shots and 108 hits through 29 games; he's your guy if you need someone who does a little bit of everything.

Dmitry Orlov
D CAR
Sat 3/5/22 11:13 PM

Orlov scored a goal on three shots, added three hits and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Orlov gave the Capitals a short-lived 2-0 lead in the first period, but they were able to bounce back later. The 30-year-old defenseman has scored in consecutive games for the first time this season, and he's at nine goals -- just one shy of his career high from 2017-18. Orlov has 26 points, 88 shots, 95 hits, 65 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating in 53 outings overall.