The Capitals have been one of the more physical teams in hockey over the past few seasons. Dmitry Orlov is continuing that painful trend.
In the first period of Tuesday's game vs. the Avalanche, the Washington defenseman delivered a hip check that sent Colorado forward Matt Duchene over his skates.
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It wasn't so much a hip check as it was a back body drop out of a WWE video game, or a judo throw that would probably highlight most martial arts textbooks.
Orlov isn't known for his physical play as much as his offense. He didn't finish in the top 50 in hits last season, despite playing in all 82 games, but maybe this hit is a signal his style is changing.
