Russian hockey player Dmitry Orlov has become the first defender in Boston Bruins history to score in four straight first games of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs. It has been reported DEA News.
The 31-year-old had an assist against the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. In total, he has already had five assists in the current Stanley Cup season.
He also became the sixth defender to score a point in each of his first four playoff games for the team in the NHL since 1997. Previously, Chris Russell, Jack Johnson, Chris Pronger, Ryan Whitney and Mattias Ohlund have had success.
Recall that Orlov was traded from Washington Capitals to Boston at the end of February. He then recorded 4 goals and 13 assists in 23 games.
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