Jared’s Daily: Up Next For Orlov; Vegas Advances

Would Dmitry Orlov entertain a return to the Washington Capitals?

That, Stanley Cup playoffs news and more from around the league in today’s daily.

Washington Capitals

After only 30 games in Boston, Dmitry Orlov is set to be a free agent. Would a return to the Capitals — who traded Orlov at the deadline — be on the table? [WHN]

Stanley Cup Playoffs

A hat trick from Jonathan Marchessault allowed the Vegas Golden Knights to coast to a 5-2 victory Sunday night, sending the Edmonton Oilers packing in six games. Vegas now awaits the winner of Seattle/Dallas in the Western Conference Finals. [Vegas Hockey Now]

3️⃣ FOR MARCHESSAULT!

Jonathan Marchessault nets a natural @Enterprise hat trick in the second period of Game 6 to help give the @GoldenKnights a 4-2 lead entering the final frame! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/cJYL09V099

— NHL (@NHL) May 15, 2023

From The National Hockey Now Network

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice has a long history with the Carolina Hurricanes, who the veteran coach will meet in the Eastern Conference Finals. [Florida Hockey Now]

Islanders’ defenseman Noah Dobson met the standard but missed expectations in New York last season. [NYI Hockey Now]

Artturi Lehkonen’s 2022-23 season has made him a fan favorite with Avalanche fans. [Colorado Hockey Now]