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Alex Ovechkin(Left Wing)(LW)|Washington Capitals WSH

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Alex Ovechkin will miss at least three days of practice while he attends to his family following the death of his uncle, but is hoping to return from Russia on Friday and play in the Capitals’ regular season opener Saturday night at home against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Ovechkin will not miss a game due to his family tragedy. ast season, the consensus fantasy hockey first overall pick scored 32 and 85 points -- both the lowest totals of his career. Expect him to return to the 50-goal, 100-point range this season.

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CSN Washington 2011-10-04T18:23:14.000Z

Alex Ovechkin(Left Wing)(LW)|Washington Capitals WSH

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Alex Ovechkin will be returning to Moscow to attend to his family after the death of a close relative in Moscow, Russia

Early reports indicate Ovechkin will not miss the season opener. Last season, the consensus fantasy hockey first overall pick scored 32 and 85 points -- both the lowest totals of his career. Expect him to return to the 50-goal, 100-point range this season.

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Dmitry Chesnokov 2011-10-03T16:23:53.000Z

Dylan McIlrath(Defenseman)(D)|Washington Capitals WSH

Call up / Send down

As expected, defenseman Dylan McIlrath, the 10th overall pick in the 2010 draft, was returned to his junior club, Moose Jaw, of the Western Hockey League.

No immediate fantasy hockey value in the WHL

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Ranger Rants 2011-10-01T17:58:36.000Z

Dylan McIlrath(Defenseman)(D)|Washington Capitals WSH

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McIlrath continues to show the growth, both physically and in his game, over the past year, though he’s not ready to make the jump from juniors to the NHL.

Feel more-than-safe crossing McIlrath off your draft sheet.

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Ranger Rants 2011-09-18T17:20:19.000Z