Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik has had a unique perspective when discussing the Capitals. Not only is he currently playing for them, he knows them as a former opponent, having played for the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first 11 seasons of his NHL career. He recently discussed the Washington Capitals and his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins in Elliotte Friedman’s most recent 30 Thoughts column.
Friedman asked Orpik first about the changes between last season and this season. He had this to say.
19. Washington is 6-1 after taking Western Canada by a combined 16-8 with wins over Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.