Orpik has been sidelined by a lower-body injury since November 10th, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Kings. Taylor Chorney will serve as a healthy scratch with Orpik back in. The 35-year-old has three points (1G / 2A) in 14 games this season.

Orpik continues to battle his lower-body injury and will miss his 10th and 11th game when the Capitals go out on their two-game road trip. His next chance to return would be next Tuesday vs. the Red Wings.

Orpik was back at practice in a limited basis on Monday and remains doubtful for Thursday’s contest. It will be the 10th consecutive game that Orpik will have missed.

Orpik was back in practice on Monday, but did not participate in all of the drills. Orpik has missed the last nine games, but could return to the lineup in time for the Capitals’ next game, which isn’t until Thursday. Monitor his status as the week progresses.

Orpik will miss his fourth straight game with a lower-body ailment. With the Capitals on a back-to-back it isn't surprising to see Orpik sit out tonight after not playing last night in Detroit.

Orpik traveled to Detroit and took part in the morning skate, but will miss his third consecutive game with a lower-body injury.

Orpik will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury that he suffered on Tuesday vs. the Red Wings. With Orpik sidelined, look for Nate Schmidt to skate on the top pair with John Carlson.

Orpik left Tuesday’s game in Detroit but appears healthy enough to play tonight in Philadelphia. Orpik is listed as a game-time decision so monitor his status during the pre-game warmups.

Orpik played just one shift into the second period before retiring to the dressing room for the night. Orpik, who is a pillar on the Capitals top pair, is in danger of missing Thursday's game in Philadelphia. Consider him day-to-day.

Orpik didn’t play in any preseason games because of offseason wrist surgery, but is ready to play in the Capitals regular season opener on Saturday. Orpik didn’t register a goal last season, but had 19 assists in 78 games.

Orpik has missed the last four games, but he is expected to be back in tonight in Minnesota. Orpik will be paired with his usual partner John Carlson on the Capitals top-pair. Orpik has zero goals, but 16 assists in 67 games this season.

Orpik will miss his fourth consecutive game with a lower-body injury. He remains day-to-day but could be back for Thursday’s game in Minnesota.

Orpik will miss third consecutive game with a lower-body injury. He remains day-to-day and could be an option tomorrow in Buffalo.

Orpik will miss a second straight game with a lower-body injury. He is listed as day-to-day.