Arlington, VA (Sports Network) - Washington Capitals center Brooks Laich
will make his season debut on Tuesday as his club faces the Penguins in
Pittsburgh.
Laich has been hindered by a lower-body injury suffered while playing in
Switzerland during the lockout.
The 29-year-old Saskatchewan native totaled 16 goals and 41 points in 82 games
last season for the Caps. He has played in 557 NHL games, recording 116 goals
and 278 points.
In addition, call-up defenseman Dmitry Orlov will make his season debut as
Washington kicks off a four-game road swing.
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