Brooks Orpik off injured reserve, set to play Tuesday for Capitals
Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik will return from a lower-body injury on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Kings.
Orpik last played on November 10, missing the last 40 games, but is finally ready to return. He has been removed from long-term injured reserve and is expected to play on the third line as well as seeing time as a penalty killer.
Orpik has three points (one goal, two assists) in 14 games played this season. He is averaging almost 3 hits and 2 blocked shots per game. Orpik has been poor at helping drive possession, however, as his Corsi For Percentage is 49.1, and his Relative Corsi For at Even Strength is -5.3. Regardless, the Capitals will welcome back his physical play.