10:29 AM - Brooks Orpik () announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday.

12:49 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) said he will take some time to decide his playing future, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

9:38 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) scored the overtime winner in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes in Game 2 of their first-round series.

11:50 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) recorded an assist and seven hits over 17:27 of ice time in Thursday's 4-2 win over Carolina.

10:00 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) tallied an assist, a plus-2 rating and six hits during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes.

11:23 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) was granted a $250,000 bonus for appearing in his 40th game of the season Friday against the Hurricanes, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports. The defenseman recorded 18:20 of ice time in the 8-1 road win.

10:35 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) tallied an assist, two hits and two blocked shots during Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Senators.

7:12 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) will take a planned rest night Wednesday with the All-Star break ahead, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

1:05 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) who took a maintenance day on Monday, is expected to be in the lineup Tuesday against the Sharks, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

10:45 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) recorded one shot and four hits while logging 14:14 of ice time during Monday's 4-1 loss to the Blues.

2:21 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) recorded an assist, two hits and two blocked shots during Friday's 2-1 loss to the Stars.

10:32 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (knee) will be in the lineup for Monday's matinee against the Predators, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

11:52 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (knee) could return Monday against the Predators, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

10:31 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (knee) took part in Thursday's game-day skate in a regular jersey, but won't suit up versus Carolina, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

11:55 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (knee) will not resume playing until after Christmas, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

12:40 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (knee) is progressing, but has not resumed skating yet according to head coach Todd Reirden, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

2:26 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will not play in Saturday's game against the Stars but is listed as day-to-day, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

1:13 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) didn't practice Friday, which means he probably won't play Saturday against the Stars, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

2:36 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) was given Sunday's practice off, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

8:39 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) told reporters that he doesn't have feeling in his pinky finger following an injury sustained in the Stanley Cup Final, NBC Sports Washington reports.

12:03 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) put pen to paper on a one-year, $1 million contract with Washington on Tuesday.

9:48 AM - Brooks Orpik () is drawing interest from multiple teams with the July 1 signing period looming, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

9:20 AM - Brooks Orpik (Col) was placed on waivers Saturday for the purpose of a contract buyout by the Avalanche, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

3:15 PM - Brooks Orpik (Col) was dealt to Colorado on Friday along with goaltender Philipp Grubauer in exchange for the 47th overall pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

7:19 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) told Capitals beat writer Tarik El-Bashir that his pinkie finger "kinda fell off" following a slash during the Game 2 win over the Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Finals. The defenseman also suffered an unrelated hand injury earlier in the playoffs that might require surgery.

8:48 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) registered six blocked shots and six hits Monday, helping hold off the Golden Knights in a 6-2 win in Game 4.

8:56 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) expected, Orpik (undisclosed) will be in action for Monday's Game 4 tilt against the Golden Knights, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

9:10 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) said he had the wind knocked out of him from a hit by the Golden Knights James Neal in Game 3 on Saturday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

7:38 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (undisclosed) did not finish Saturday's contest against the Golden Knights and is undergoing treatment from the medical staff, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

2:05 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) tallied the game-winning goal, three shots, six hits and two blocked shots in 19:13 of ice time during Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2.

7:22 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) recorded a goal, a minus-1 rating, and two penalty minutes during Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

2:37 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) joined his teammates for warmups against the Ducks on Saturday and appears to be back in the lineup, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

7:14 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus the Ducks on Saturday, Brian McNally of NHL.com reports.

6:55 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) was absent from Friday's practice due to an upper-body malady, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

5:06 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) tallied an assist and a plus-2 rating during Saturday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jackets.

6:14 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) recorded an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Sabres.

2:31 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) coach Barry Trotz indicated he expects to pair Orpik with John Carlson on the second pair to start the season, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

11:57 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) will not become property of the Golden Knights in the expansion draft, JJ Regan of CSNMA reports.

9:55 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) is probable against the Flames on Tuesday after picking up an undisclosed ailment Saturday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

7:21 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup for Thursday's contest with New Jersey, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

8:50 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will not dress for Tuesday's tilt versus the Rangers, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

10:02 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) was a limited participant in Monday's practice, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

8:08 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will not travel to Nashville for Saturday's game against the Predators, NHL.com reports.

1:48 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) did not take the ice for pregame warmups and, thus, won't suit up for Friday's contest with the Oilers.

9:18 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Oilers, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

8:10 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) recorded an assist and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-0 victory over the Kings.

11:23 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) picked up an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against the Islanders.

10:37 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) pulled into the All-Star break with no goals and 10 assists over 49 games with a plus-27.

1:32 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) recorded and assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Panthers.

6:23 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) two helpers led all Capitals defensemen in a 4-0 win over the Islanders on Sunday.

9:05 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) had three goals and 10 points in 41 games while missing half the season with a cracked femur, Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington reports.

8:23 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (suspension) has served out his three-game ban and is set to return to the lineup for Tuesday's Game 6 matchup with Pittsburgh.

4:41 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) will be suspended three games for his hit on Pittsburgh's Olli Maatta in Saturday's Game 2.

7:05 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) will have a disciplinary hearing after interfering with Pittsburgh's Olli Maatta in Saturday's Game 2.

3:41 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) will rejoin the lineup for Thursday's Game 1 matchup with the Penguins, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

6:53 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) participated in morning skate Thursday, making him very likely to play in the evening's Game 1, semifinal match against the Penguins, CSN's Chuck Gormley reports.

9:12 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) has yet to be cleared medically for game action but will visit a doctor Thursday and remains hopeful he will be able to play in Game 1 against the Penguins, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

6:57 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) was on the ice for practice Tuesday morning, Jill Sorenson of CSN reports.

7:03 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) is not slated to play in Sunday's Game 6 on the road against the Flyers, NHL.com's Tom Gulitti reports.

11:48 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) will travel with his team to Philadelphia ahead of Sunday's Game 6 against the Flyers, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

10:01 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) coach Barry Trotz refused to answer questions regarding whether Orpik (upper body) is dealing with a concussion, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

7:11 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) was not on the ice for morning skate Friday, CSN's Chuck Gormley reports. This effectively rules him out for Game 5 later in the evening.

9:32 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (upper body) will not dress for Game 4 on Wednesday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

6:26 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) will be reevaluated Tuesday after suffering an upper-body injury during Monday's Game 3, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

4:50 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) is considered questionable to return to Monday's Game 3 against the Flyers after suffering an undisclosed injury.

3:39 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) will not dress for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Ducks, Isabelle Khurshdyan of the Washington Post reports.

8:35 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) chipped in two assists in a 4-3 loss to the visiting Canadiens on Wednesday.

7:41 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will be in the lineup Tuesday against the Kings, Mike Vogel of Monumental Network reports.

12:21 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) 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.

8:14 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will not return to the lineup Thursday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

11:26 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) will go with the Capitals on the team's upcoming three-game road trip, the Washington Post reports.

11:50 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) practiced Friday but will miss games this Saturday and Sunday, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

9:31 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) took part in Tuesday's morning skate, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

11:15 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) coach Barry Trotz said Orpik (lower body) is "getting close" to skating with the team, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

7:48 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) Barry Trotz said Monday that Orpik (lower body) will join the Capitals on their three game road trip, but he's not expected to play, Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

5:24 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) was not on the ice for the Saturday morning skate, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

10:36 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will be out a "long time," SI.com reports.

8:52 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will begin off ice therapy, rather than surgery, Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

5:37 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) was not on the ice for the morning skate and will be out for Tuesday night's game against the Red Wings, Isabelle Khurshudyan of Washington Post reports.

12:56 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) has been placed on injured reserve by the Capitals, according to the NHL Media website.

8:42 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will have his injury reevaluated after leaving Monday's practice early, Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

7:57 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) made an early exit from Monday's practice, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

7:44 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will not travel with Washington for their next two games against Montreal and Winnipeg, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

8:07 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) is considered doubtful for Thursday's game against the Canadiens, Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

7:14 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) is without a timetable for his return to game action, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

8:47 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) did not return to practice Monday, Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

5:43 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) was not on the ice in the morning skate ahead of Saturday's game against the Avalanche, a game that he will miss, CSN's Chuck Gormley reports.

1:22 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will not return to the lineup Thursday against the Stars, Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

7:47 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will not play Wednesday against the Red Wings, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

7:18 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower-body) took part in Wednesday's pre-game skate but is considered a game-time decision, Mike Vogel of Monumental Network reports.

9:21 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) missed practice again Monday, Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid-Atlantic reports.

12:35 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) won't play Friday against the Flames, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

1:53 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower body) will miss Thursday's contest against the Flyers, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

7:38 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (lower-body) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's contest in Philadelphia, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

5:44 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) sustained a lower-body injury Tuesday night game against the Red Wings, CSN Capitals reports.

10:44 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) has been cleared to play in Saturday night's game against the Devils, J.J. Reagan of CSN Washington reports.

4:59 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) management expects Orpik (wrist) to return to the lineup for Saturday's opener, Isabelle Khurshudyan of The Washington Post reports.

9:01 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (wrist) will not play in the preseason finale Sunday against the Islanders, according to Capitals head coach Barry Trotz, Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post reports.

7:26 AM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (wrist) will not play in Friday's game against the Bruins, CSN Washington's Chuck Gormley reports.

2:24 PM - Brooks Orpik (Wsh) (wrist) is aiming to return to practice in the near future, the Washington Post reports.