Dmitry Orlov

Capitals annual Better Halves basket auction features Stanley Cup Champions buckets, survival gear, and salami

Grab your digital bidding paddles, Capitals fans. The Better Halves are back once again, auctioning off their annual themed gift baskets. As always, the baskets include autographed Capitals memorabilia, from jerseys to commemorative Stanley Cup championship merchandise, but also a few weird and wonderful surprises.

So if you’ve ever felt a desire to own signed fishing gear from Pheonix Copley, a signed four-person tent from Matt Niskanen (you’ve got to be prepared for the desert island, after all), or even some signed salami from Jonas Siegenthaler, then this is the auction for you.

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Sergei Bobrovsky practices alone at MedStar Capitals Iceplex, gets visit from BFF Dmitry Orlov

Sergei Bobrovsky generated national headlines earlier in the week when he was psuedo-suspended from the Columbus Blue Jackets for failing to meet culture “expectations and values.” On Friday, Bobrovsky reportedly resolved the incident after addressing the players during a morning meeting. He later spoke to the media about what happened.

Bobrovsky joined the team on its flight to Washington Friday and Saturday he took the MedStar Capitals Iceplex ice to practice… by himself.

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By Ian Oland On January 12, 2019 0 Comment

Capitals bring back Stanley Cup lines ahead of three-game road trip

Following the Caps’ 6-3 loss to the Nashville Predators on New Year’s Eve, Todd Reirden is going back to the top nine that won the Capitals the Stanley Cup in June.

Alex Ovechkin has been reunited with Evgeny Kuznetsov, TJ Oshie has been bumped down to the second line with Nicklas Backstrom, and Andre Burakovsky will skate with Lars Eller and Brett Connolly.

Reirden deployed these lines roughly halfway through the Caps loss to Nashville and will start with them during the team’s three-game road trip that begins this week.

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By Julia Karron On January 2, 2019 0 Comment

Alex Ovechkin rings in New Year by singing ‘We Are The Champions’

Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the Russian language-speaking Caps, including Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, Russian-born Czech Dmitrij Jaskin, and prospect goaltender Ilya Samsonov, rang in the new year at Mari Vanna in Washington.

There was food, there was merriment, and of course, there was music.

Ovechkin’s wife Nastya even filmed her husband scream-singing We Are The Champions at the end of the night.

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By Ian Oland On January 1, 2019 1 Comment

Dmitry Orlov’s excellent dancing highlights Caps Russians’ holiday party

Sunday marked the Washington Capitals’ first of four days off for the NHL’s mandated Christmas break.

Caps Russians Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, and Dmitry Orlov all celebrated together with their loved ones and Russian-born Czech Dmitrij Jaskin.

Ovechkin and his wife Nastya documented the group in their Instagram Story playing charades and hanging out. They also captured the dancing. You guys, there was a lot of dancing.

The most amazing dancing came from Dmitry Orlov.

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By Ian Oland On December 24, 2018 2 Comments

The Capitals spread holiday cheer by visiting children at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Monday afternoon, the Washington Capitals made their annual visit to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Donning their red home jerseys and Christmas-themed hats, the players interacted with children, while signing autographs and taking photos.

“It’s just about whatever [kids] want us to do,” John Carlson said to the Capitals about the annual event. “As much or as little as they want us to participate in things. Whatever we can do to bring smiles – that’s our focus.”

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By Cara Bahniuk On December 17, 2018 0 Comment

Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov decapitate each other’s bobbleheads in accuracy challenge

EA Sports had Caps Russians and comrades in real life, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov, participate in an accuracy challenge to promote the videogame NHL19 (pronounced CHEL).

But there was one nefarious twist! Each “friend” had to destroy the other’s bobblehead (or figurine) with their shots.

Kuzy and Orly seemed to sickly enjoy this.

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By Ian Oland On December 4, 2018 1 Comment

Dmitry Orlov scores twice, posts three points for second time in career

Dmitry Orlov had one of the best games of his career Tuesday night.

The Russian defenseman scored three points in the Capitals’ 5-2 rout of the Minnesota Wild. It was a surprisingly rare offensive explosion for Orlov, who was first made famous by his dangling and powerful shot in the MHL and KHL.

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By Ian Oland On November 14, 2018 0 Comment

The Washington Capitals are hosting their Halloween Party tonight. These are their costumes.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to one of the greatest nights of the season. The Washington Capitals are holding their annual Halloween Party at the Russian restaurant Mari Vanna.

Technically, Halloween is this Wednesday, but since the Capitals will conclude their four-game road trip in Montreal Thursday night, they decided to hold the jamboree this evening. The team, perhaps strategically, also made Monday an off day.

This year’s costumes are awesome once again. Let’s review!

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By Ian Oland On October 28, 2018 3 Comments

Dmitry Orlov’s big hit on Taylor Hall

Dmitry Orlov is one of the best hitters in the NHL, and Thursday night against the New Jersey Devils, the Russian defenseman laid out Taylor Hall with a monster hit.

The reigning Hart Trophy-winner tried to dipsy-doo around Orly to the middle of the ice and NOPE.

A big fat NOPE. That goal was not accomplished.

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By Ian Oland On October 11, 2018 0 Comment

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