Brooks Orpik (lower body) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Canadiens, Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

Orpik (lower body) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Canadiens, Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

Analysis:

Orpik continues to work his way back from a lower-body injury, but it appears the hopes of him returning Thursday after taking part in some heavy forechecking drills were a bit misplaced. He'll likely receive a status update prior to the contest, but it appears unlikely he will be in uniform Thursday.