#Caps Recall Dmitry Orlov
The Washington Capitals have today recalled defenseman Dmitry Orlov from the AHL's Hershey Bears, placing Tomas Kundratek (leg) on injured reserve to make room for the Russian blueliner.
Orlov, 21, enjoyed a sparkling rookie season for the Caps in 2011-12, as the 2009 2nd-rounder appeared in 60 NHL games in his first full North American season, scoring three goals and 19 points. Orlov has 12 points in 22 games with the Bears this year, but had until recently not played since December 6 after suffering an apparent concussion in the Bears' win over the Norfolk Admirals at Verizon Center earlier this season.
Orlov is expected to return to a blueline badly depleted by the injuries—the Caps have already used 12 defensemen (Karl Alzner, John Carlson, John Erskine, Mike Green, Roman Hamrlik, Jack Hillen, Tomas Kundratek, Steven Oleksy, Tom Poti, Cam Schilling, and Jeff Schultz) this season—as soon as Tuesday, when the Caps face the Pittsburgh Penguins on NBC Sports Network.
