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.
Orlov will not be available for Monday's game vs. the Bruins after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list this morning. With Orlov out, Matt Irwin will draw back into the lineup and Trevor van Riemsdyk will be elevated to the second pairing.
Orlov was activated from the COVID-19 reserve list prior to Saturday's game but was held out. He will make his return to the lineup on Monday, skating on the third pairing with Nick Jensen.
Orlov has missed the last four games after being added to the COVID-19 protocol list a few weeks ago. Orlov was activated from the list and was on the ice for the Capitals morning skate, but skated on the "fourth pairing," which suggests he may miss another game on Saturday.
Orlov was among four Capitals added to the COVID-19 protocol list on Wednesday after it was determined they were in a hotel room together during the team's recent road trip. "Right now the players are in quarantine and, at this point, I believe it's four games and then under review and so we'll go from there," head coach Peter Laviolette said. In addition to Orlov, Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Samsonov are all expected to be out as well.
Orlov is an impressive defenseman that combines high-end skating with physicality and offence. The Russian blueliner had six goals and 27 assists (33 points) in 82 games last season and should be able to post consistent 30-plus point seasons going forward.
Orlov is a key member of the Capitals’ top-4 on the blueline and will still be a restricted free agent after his one-year contract is up. The 25-year-old is coming off of his best offensive season, having posted eight goals and 21 assists (29 points) in 82 games.
Orlov had three assists in three games during his conditioning stint. He has missed the entire season with a wrist injury, but he could be back in the lineup this weekend after completing his conditioning stint with some success.
Orlov has not played yet this season because of a wrist injury. He will head to Hershey to get back into game-shape before he returns to the Capitals. He is allowed to stay with Hershey for a maximum of two weeks.
Orlov will make $1.75M in 2014-15 and $2.25M in '15-16. Orlov has three goals and six assists with a minus-4 rating in 39 games this season.
Orlov ran Schenn from behind in the corner of Sunday's OT loss to the Flyers. With Orlov out for the next two contests, the Caps have recalled Jack Hillen from his conditioning stint with Hershey (AHL).
