[1] Orlov previously played for the Washington Capitals, with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2018 after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in the finals.

"[4] He was also described by the NHL’s European Scouting Service as being "an extremely skilled offensive-minded defenceman with excellent hand-eye coordination."

[6] While playing in the Bears' final 19 games of the regular season and six postseason contests, Orlov tallied two goals and 10 points.

[10] While attending both the Capitals Rookie and Development Camps, Orlov was praised for his "high-risk, high-reward style of play.

[13] Orlov remained with the Capitals following his debut and scored his first career NHL goal on 15 January 2012 against Cam Ward of the Carolina Hurricanes.

Due to a clause in his contract, Orlov was required to be on the Capital's active NHL roster for a total of 30 days or he would be allowed to join the KHL.

[19] Orlov finished the season with three goals and 11 points in 54 games with the Capitals before joining Team Russia at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.

[31][32] Orlov's scoring burst in his first games as a Bruin led him to be named the NHL's First Star of the Week on March 6.

[34] In the following off-season, having left the Bruins as a free agent, Orlov was signed to a two-year $15.5 million contract with the Carolina Hurricanes on 1 July 2023.

[35] Orlov represented Russia at the 2010 and 2011 World Junior Championships, getting named to the 2011 Tournament All-Star Team and winning the 2011 gold medal.