Dmitry Orlov - NHL News & Rumors

Pots goal in blowout loss Orlov scored a goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact This was Orlov's second game back after he missed five contests due to an upper-body injury. The defenseman snapped a 27-game goal drought dating back to his Dec. 28 tally versus the Devils. He had also gone 11 contests without a point, 10 of which were before his injury. The 33-year-old blueliner is up to five goals, 20 helpers, 97 shots on net, 89 hits, 50 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-15 rating through 64 appearances. Orlov continues to operate in more of a shutdown role, though his scoring pace has been a little better than the 26-point effort he had in 82 regular-season outings a year ago.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andrei Kuzmenko gets 1st points for LA since trade, helps Kings pound streaking Hurricanes 7-2

Andrei Kuzmenko had a goal and an assist for his first points for Los Angeles since being acquired in a trade, and the Kings pummeled the Carolina Hurricanes 7-2

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CAR@LAK: Orlov scores goal against David Rittich | Carolina Hurricanes Dmitry Orlov (CAR) scores goal against David Rittich (LAK) to make it 6 - 1

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Playing Thursday Orlov (upper body) will be in the lineup versus San Jose on Thursday, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Impact Orlov will return to action following a five-game stint on the shelf due to his upper-body issue. The veteran blueliner is currently mired in a 10-game pointless streak during which he has registered 20 hits, 13 shots and 11 blocks. Even with the slump, Orlov should be capable of reaching the 25-point threshold for the second straight season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Orlov (upper body) won't play Saturday against Philadelphia.

Impact The Hurricanes are hoping Orlov will be an option Thursday versus San Jose, but a final determination will be made closer to that game. The 33-year-old defenseman has four goals, 24 points, 88 hits and 49 blocks in 62 appearances in 2024-25. Scott Morrow is expected to remain in the lineup Saturday due to Orlov's continued absence.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Orlov (upper body) will miss Friday's tilt against Detroit, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Orlov will miss his fourth straight game. He's regarded as day-to-day, so perhaps he can still return Saturday in Philadelphia. The 33-year-old has four goals, 24 points, 88 hits and 49 blocks in 62 appearances in 2024-25.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jarvis scores short-handed, Kochetkov stops 23 shots as Hurricanes beat Lightning 4-1

Seth Jarvis scored a short-handed goal, Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 23 shots, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Tuesday Orlov (upper body won't be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Tampa Bay, per Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site.

Impact Orlov will miss his third straight game despite participating in Monday's practice. He has collected four goals, 24 points, 93 shots on net, 49 blocked shots and 88 hits in 62 appearances this campaign. Due to Orlov's absence, Scott Morrow will remain in the lineup.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Orlov (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal reports.

Impact Orlov was unavailable for Thursday's game against the Bruins due to a minor injury, and head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Sunday that the defenseman isn't yet back to 100 percent. Scott Morrow will enter the lineup against Winnipeg, while Orlov's next chance to return will be Tuesday against the Lightning.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Defenseman Dmitry Orlov misses game for first time with Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dmitry Orlov missed a game for the first time this season with an unexpected pregame injury

MARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of action Thursday Orlov (undisclosed) won't play Thursday versus the Bruins due to a minor injury.

Impact Orlov will miss a game, but it doesn't sound like the team is overly worried about his status. Riley Stillman will fill in as a third-pairing defenseman after being waived earlier in the day. The Hurricanes' next game is Sunday versus the Jets.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Slows down on offense Orlov has gone nine games without a point following Sunday's 2-1 overtime win over the Flames.

Impact Orlov remains a regular in the Hurricanes' lineup for his shutdown skills on the blue line. The 33-year-old defenseman has 24 points over 61 appearances, so he's still on pace to surpass his 26-point regular season from 2023-24, but he's noticeably slowed down in recent weeks. The blueliner has added 93 shots on net, 87 hits, 47 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating while most frequently lining up on the second pairing.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Utah's Clayton Keller Scores On Breakaway After Picking Dmitry Orlov's Pocket

FEBRUARY 8 • YOUTUBE

Fiala scores 2, Danault has goal and assist as Kings beat Hurricanes 4-2

Kevin Fiala scored twice, Phillip Danault had a goal and an assist, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 to snap a four-game skid

FEBRUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Finds assist Saturday Orlov notched an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Islanders.

Impact Orlov's strong January continues -- he has six helpers and a plus-3 rating over 13 appearances. The 33-year-old defenseman is doing well in a top-four role, though his responsibility lies in his own zone first. Orlov has still produced offense at a good rate this season with 23 points, 79 shots on net and a plus-19 rating through 50 outings overall, and he's added 68 hits and 38 blocked shots.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets helper in win Orlov logged an assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Orlov has four helpers over his last seven outings. The 33-year-old defenseman helped out on a Jackson Blake tally in the third period of this contest. Overall, Orlov has 21 points, 75 shots on net, 62 hits, 33 blocked shots and a plus-15 rating through 46 appearances. He's five points shy of matching his output from the 2023-24 regular season.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist Friday Orlov logged an assist and three blocked shots in Friday's 2-0 win over the Canucks.

Impact Orlov has earned a helper in three of the last four games, adding seven shots on net and six blocked shots in that span. The extra opportunities on offense likely stem from Shayne Gostisbehere's (upper body) ongoing absence, though Orlov hasn't seen an uptick in power-play time. For the season, the 33-year-old blueliner has 20 points, 70 shots on net, 57 hits, 30 blocks and a plus-16 rating through 43 appearances. Considering he had just 26 points over 82 regular-season games last year, Orlov has enjoyed quite the bounce-back campaign so far.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up game-winner Orlov logged an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Penguins.

Impact Orlov set up Sebastian Aho's goal 1:30 into overtime. The 33-year-old Orlov has been a modest contributor of offense from the blue line lately, earning four points over his last 11 appearances. For the season, he has 18 points, 66 shots on net, 52 hits, 26 blocked shots and a plus-17 rating over 40 contests. Orlov's in a second-pairing role and chipping in decent scoring, so he can be useful in fantasy formats that reward his non-scoring efforts.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lights lamp in win Orlov scored a goal on five shots, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

Impact Orlov's tally late in the second period tied the game at 1-1, setting the stage for the Hurricanes' productive final frame. The defenseman has three points over his last seven contests while playing on the second pairing. He's up to four goals, 13 helpers, a plus-17 rating, 54 shots on net, 48 hits and 21 blocked shots through 36 appearances this season. Orlov didn't receive any power-play time even with Shayne Gostisbehere (upper body) out Saturday -- those duties went to Jaccob Slavin and Sean Walker.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Roslovic scores twice in Hurricanes' four-goal third in 5-2 win over Devils

Jackson Blake scored a power-play goal with 9:17 remaining to give Carolina the lead, and Jack Roslovic scored twice as the Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dmitry Orlov scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Earns assist Sunday Orlov posted an assist and two blocked shots in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact This was Orlov's second helper over the last four contests. The 33-year-old defenseman continues to play on the second pairing, chipping in a little depth offense while adding heavy physicality. He's up to 16 points, 43 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-18 rating through 33 outings, making the biggest impacts in his own zone with enough offense to warrant some consideration in fantasy.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes look to break road losing streak, visit the Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes hit the road against the Washington Capitals looking to end a four-game road slide

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs helper in win Orlov posted an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-3 rating in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Orlov had put together a string of six games with an assist from Nov. 17-27, but he followed it up with seven straight scoreless outings. That cold spell ended with his helper on a Jordan Martinook tally in the second period. Orlov has settled into a second-pairing role this season, contributing three goals, 12 assists, 48 shots on net, 42 hits, 18 blocked shots and a plus-20 rating over 30 appearances. He's not a full defensive specialist, but his priorities will always be centered on taking care of his own zone.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Saturday Orlov notched an assist in Saturday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blue Jackets.

Impact Orlov's assist streak is up to four games, matching his longest point streak of the campaign. The 33-year-old defenseman set up a Jalen Chatfield tally in the second period. Orlov is enjoying a bit of a bounce-back season with 12 points, a plus-19 rating, 33 shots on net, 23 hits and 16 blocked shots through 20 appearances. That's nearly halfway to the 26-point effort he put forth over all 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Jarvis scores short-handed, Kochetkov stops 23 shots as Hurricanes beat Lightning 4-1

Defenseman Dmitry Orlov misses game for first time with Hurricanes

Fiala scores 2, Danault has goal and assist as Kings beat Hurricanes 4-2

Roslovic scores twice in Hurricanes' four-goal third in 5-2 win over Devils

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