Capitals’ Dmitry Orlov Signs $30.6 Million, 6-Year Deal

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — The Washington Capitals re-signed Dmitry Orlov on Friday to a $30.6 million, six-year deal, a contract that reflects his improvement on the ice.
Orlov, who has become one of Caps’ best defenseman, will count $5.1 million against the salary cap through the 2022-23 season. General manager Brian MacLellan announced the move one day before Orlov was set to become a restricted free agent.
The 25-year-old Russian was the Capitals’ most improved player last seaso