Shoots Left Height 1.83 m Playing career Weight 95 kg | Name Dmitry Orlov Salary 1.75 million USD (2015) Position Defenseman | |
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NHL Draft 55th overall, 2009Washington Capitals Similar People Barry Trotz, Alexander Ovechkin, Bruce Boudreau, Bryan Helmer, Ron Wilson Profiles | ||
Dmitry Vladimirovich Orlov (Russian: Дмитрий Владимирович Орлов; born 23 July 1991) is a Russian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Playing career
Orlov was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the second round, 55th overall, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. He represented Russia at the 2010 and 2011 World Junior Championships, getting named to the 2011 Tournament All-Star Team and winning the 2011 gold medal.
Orlov made his North American professional debut with the Hershey Bears, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Capitals, on 26 February 2011, in a 4–3 win over the Albany Devils. He registered an assist in his debut.
Orlov scored his first North American professional goal in a 3–2 Hershey loss to the Worcester Sharks on 9 March 2011.
Orlov signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Capitals on 2 March 2011.
The Capitals recalled Orlov from Hershey on 20 November 2011, and Orlov made his NHL debut on 21 November 2011, against the Phoenix Coyotes.
Orlov scored his first career NHL goal on 15 January 2012, against Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes. It was also the game-winning goal in a 2–1 Capitals victory.
As a result of the 2012–13 NHL lockout, Orlov was assigned directly to the Hershey Bears to start the 2012–13 season. Upon a resolution to the lockout, Orlov was recalled and attended the Capitals training camp for the shortened 2012–13 season.