Dmitri Orlov is a Russian professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on July 23, 1991, in Novokuznetsk, Russia, and began playing hockey at a young age. Orlov was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, and he made his NHL debut in 2011.
Orlov is known for his offensive skills and his ability to move the puck up the ice. He is also a strong skater and has a powerful shot. Orlov played for the Washington Capitals for most of his NHL career, and he was a key player on the team's defense. He helped the Capitals win the Stanley Cup in 2018, and he was a finalist for the Norris Trophy in 2021.
Orlov began his professional career in Russia, playing for Metallurg Novokuznetsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He played for the team for two seasons before coming to North America to play in the NHL. Orlov spent some time in the American Hockey League (AHL) before making his NHL debut with the Capitals.
In his first few seasons in the NHL, Orlov was a solid player for the Capitals, but he really began to shine in the 2016-2017 season. He had a career-high 33 points that season, and he was a key player on the team's defense. Orlov continued to play well in the following seasons, and he helped the Capitals win the Stanley Cup in 2018.
Orlov's success continued in the 2018-2019 season, as he had another strong year on the Capitals' defense. He had 10 goals and 21 assists that season, and he was a key player on the team's power play. Orlov's offensive skills were on full display in the playoffs that year, as he had five goals and eight assists in 24 games.
In the 2020-2021 season, Orlov was once again a key player on the Capitals' defense. He had six goals and 21 assists that season, and he was a finalist for the Norris Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL's top defenseman. Orlov's strong play helped the Capitals make the playoffs, but they were eliminated in the first round.
Orlov's career came to an end in 2022, when he announced his retirement from professional hockey. He played 10 seasons in the NHL, all with the Washington Capitals, and he had 62 goals and 184 assists in 632 games. Orlov was a key player on the Capitals' defense for many years, and he will be remembered as one of the team's best defensemen of all time.
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