The Washington Capitals are likely to begin training camp - and possibly the 2014-15 regular season - without defenseman Dmitry Orlov due to an injury suffered at the IIHF World Championships in May.

According to the Washington Post, the 22-year-old underwent surgery on May 22 to repair his injured left wrist, with an expected recovery period of 4-6 months. As such, Orlov "is facing a recovery process that could extend into the beginning of October, a team spokesman said Wednesday."

It is possible that he could appear in some exhibition games in late September, depending on when he can begin taking contact.

Orlov averaged 19:36 of ice time for the Capitals in 2013-14, scoring three goals and adding eight assists in 54 games while ranking second in Corsi-for percentage at even-strength (51.3).