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Ovechkin heads home to mourn death

Published Oct. 3, 2011 1:00 a.m. ET

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Alex Ovechkin is leaving the Washington Capitals for a few days following a death in his family.

The Capitals said Monday that Ovechkin would be traveling to his home in Moscow after learning of the death of a close relative.

Team spokesman Sergey Kocharov says the Capitals are hopeful the two-time league MVP will be back in time for the regular season opener Saturday against Carolina.

Washington wrapped up its exhibition schedule Sunday.

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