Dmitry Orlov News

Orlov had seven goals, 29 assists, 124 SOG, 22 PIMs and a +12 plus/minus through 66 games played with both Washington and Boston in 2022-23 and has signed a two-year contract worth $15.5 million ($7.75M AAV) with Carolina. The 32-year-old defensemen took a massive offensive step forward in 2022-23 with his change of screnary to Boston which led to an impressive eight assists in seven playoff games. He brings 64 goals, 273 points and a +114 plus/minus through 709 career NHL games to the Hurricanes.

Orlov missed the Bruins' previous game due to a back injury and is expected to draw back into the lineup Tuesday vs. Washington. The 31-year-old had six goals, 28 assists, 118 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +8 plus/minus through 64 games with Boston and Washington this season.

The Bruins gave Orlov a day off for their last game to rest but he will return to the lineup Tuesday as they take on Ottawa. The 31-year-old has found an offensive spark since joining the Bruins a few weeks back, with three goals, 12 points 15 SOG and a +12 plus/minus through only 11 games with Boston so far.

Orlov has three goals, 16 assists, 77 SOG and 10 PIMs across 43 games played this season but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as he is expected to be traded before the March 3rd trade deadline.

Orlov was listed as a game-time decision after picking up a lower-body injury in Saturday's game. The Capitals will be really shorthanded on the back-end with both Orlov and John Carlson unavailable.

Orlov left Saturday's game with a lower-body injury and missed Sunday's practice. He'll be a game-time decision vs. the Oilers, so monitor his status as the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 7:30 PM ET. His availability will be key for the Capitals, who will be without John Carlson for the fifth straight game.

Orlov suffered a lower-body injury in last week's preseason game vs. the Red Wings, but he is healthy and ready to play in the season opener vs. Boston. Orlov is coming off of a season where he had career-highs in goals (12) and points (35) in 76 games.

Orlov was not on the ice for the Capitals' morning skate but the team is still hopeful that he'll play vs. the Flyers. Orlov will be replaced by Matt Irwin if he can't go but monitor his status as the Capitals hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.

Orlov missed the Capitals' morning skate on Monday due to personal reasons but is expected to be available vs. the Maple Leafs. Orlov has just two assists in his last eight games.

Orlov served his two-game suspension for kneeing Nikolaj Ehlers and is set to play Monday vs. the Golden Knights. Orlov will be back on the second pairing with Justin Schultz and the second power-play unit.

Orlov will not be available for Thursday's game in Boston, leaving the Capitals without Orlov and John Carlson on the blueline. Expect Dennis Cholowski to replace him.