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Capitals coach Barry Trotz said Orpik can decide when he'll make his return from a lower-body injury, adding that it will happen next week, possibly Tuesday against the Kings, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

Capitals coach Barry Trotz said Orpik can decide when he'll make his return from a lower-body injury, adding that it will happen next week, possibly Tuesday against the Kings, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Orpik's a 12-year veteran in the league, and evidently the bench boss trusts that the defenseman knows his body well enough to decide when he'll officially return. Considering he's been out since Nov. 10, fantasy owners would be wise to see Orpik draw into a few games before plugging him back into the lineup with any level of confidence that he'll perform.

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