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Caps D Brooks Orpik has wrist surgery

WASHINGTON -- Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik underwent wrist surgery Tuesday, according to a statement from the team.

The Capitals said Orpik will resume full workout activities in two weeks. They expect him to return to full hockey activities in time for the season opener.

Orpik, 34, was signed by the Capitals as a free agent last year and totaled 19 assists and 66 penalty minutes last season.