In late October, Dmitry Orlov start his training for the 2020-21 season by jumping into a pool (AKA melted ice).
Now Orlov is building up strength by jumping up a mondo hill in Russia with one leg. The workout is so impressive it caught the attention of the NHL.
Dmitry Orlov has officially begun his training for next season… and it’s starting in melted ice!
Orlov’s trainer, Sergey Gvozdev, filmed his client swimming in a pool while pulling a weighted bag behind him.
“Started preparations for the new #nhl season with @ orlov_09 💪,” Gvozdev wrote.
Alex Ovechkin turned 35 last Thursday, but today he celebrated his birthday belatedly in style. And by in style, I mean in fancy suits and someone likely dropped six figures to make this happen.
Ovechkin’s birthday party was held at Orion Hall, a concert venue in his native Moscow. The party featured celebrity appearances by teammates Ilya Kovalchuk and Dmitry Orlov as well as Penguins rival Evgeni Malkin. Malkin even got a hug from Ovi.
Dmitry Orlov might be the best pure defender on the Caps roster, and his game is about to undergo a major change.
By Peter Hassett 2 months ago
Three Russian Caps teamed up to restore Washington’s lead in Wednesday’s exhibition game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
If you have been waiting since March for an Orlov-to-Ovechkin-to-Kuznetsov tic-tac-toe scoring sequence, your wait is over.
By Ian Oland and Peter Hassett 4 months ago
I’ve said this before, but the Washington Capitals are a simple bunch. It doesn’t take much to entertain them. They may be surrounded by luxury amenities, but it’s the little things that bring these goofs together.
For instance, on Monday — their first full day in the bubble — the team found a bench. They sat on it.
Suddenly, it became picture time. And the resulting media is some of the most wonderfully dumb content of the bubble so far.
After cuddling on a couch for photos Saturday night, the Capitals’ Russian 5 are now taking their talents to TikTok.
The talented hockey players were adorably led by Esenia Kuznetsov, who posted the video to her TikTok page and was later re-posted by Ilya Samsonov. There is so much happening here.
By Ian Oland 5 months ago
Alex Ovechkin posted a very good picture of the reunited Caps’ Russians sitting on a couch to his Instagram. Ovi and Dmitry Orlov sandwiched a jorts-wearing Ilya Samsonov, while Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Kovalchuk beamed from behind.
The caption, “RUSSIAN 5 💪❤️,” refers to the five Russian players on the Detroit Red Wings in the 1990s, helping them to two Stanley Cup victories.
By Brennin Weiswerda 5 months ago
Washington Capitals players Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, and Tom Wilson brought their families together for a special dinner and hang out together on Sunday. And yes, the pups were included.
Very very good doggos Blake Ovechkin and Halle Wilson hung out for the very first time.
Washington Capitals players and their wives took to social media to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday. This year’s holiday comes as all major sports are suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Capitals posted a highlight video featuring Instagram Story videos and photos featuring players playing with their kids.
By Ian Oland 5 months ago
