The Washington Capitals lost their second straight game Tuesday night. And practice did not bring much better news.
According to the Washington Post’s Samantha Pell, Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov left practice early and did not return.
Dmitry Orlov just left the ice early at practice. Not sure what happened but headed to the locker room.
— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) October 9, 2019
The Capitals told Pell Orlov left due to a lower-body injury and that the team is being “cautious.”
Update on Dmitry Orlov: Capitals say it is lower body, team is being cautious. https://t.co/bfsgtuLicR
— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) October 9, 2019
Head coach Todd Reirden said after practice he expects Orlov to play Thursday night against the Nashville Predators.
Todd Reirden said Dmitry Orlov, who left practice early due to lower-body issue, is expected to play in Nashville on Thursday.
— Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) October 9, 2019
Orlov has skated on the second defense pairing with Nick Jensen this season, registering a five-on-five shot attempt percentage of 60.4. Orlov scored on opening night against the St. Louis Blues – his only point in four games so far this season.
