Capitals' Orpik out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery

Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik will miss the next four-to-six weeks after undergoing successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, the team announced Tuesday.

Orpik was placed on long-term injured reserve on Nov. 9 and hasn't played since Oct. 27. He was originally considered day to day.

The 38-year-old has two points in 10 games this season while averaging slightly over 16 minutes of ice time per contest.

The Capitals have gone 5-4-1 during Orpik's 10-game absence to date.