Russian team defender Carolina Hurricanes Dmitry Orlov admitted that it was psychologically difficult for him to play against Washington Capitals in an NHL regular season game.
On Sunday, Carolina defeated Washington (4:2) in the NHL regular season game. Orlov scored twice and was recognized as the first star of the match. The Russian played for the Capitals from 2011 to 2023 and won the Stanley Cup with the team.
“It was not easy psychologically and emotionally. I respect them as people and players. This is a special event, but it is also an important victory for us, ”Orlov is quoted in the NHL press service.
This season, 33-year-old Orlov scored 6 (3+3) points in ten matches.
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