LATEST FANTASY HOCKEY NEWS

Alexander Ovechkin (LW)  WAS
Ovechkin (lower body) will miss Wednesday's game against Ottawa, TSN.ca's Brent Wallace reports.

Niklas Hjalmarsson (D)  CHI
Hjalmarsson (upper body) is expected to return to the ice Thursday night against the Stars, ESPNChicago.com reports.

Antoine Vermette (C)  PHO
The Blue Jackets have traded Vermette to the Coyotes for goalie Curtis McElhinney, a second-round pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft and a fifth-round selection in the 2013 Draft, TSN.ca reports.

Alexander Ovechkin (LW)  WAS
Coach Dale Hunter said that Ovechkin is dealing with a lower body injury, Katie Carrera of the Washington Post reports.

Alexander Ovechkin (LW)  WAS
Ovechkin left Wednesday's morning skate (in advance of the Caps' night game against Ottawa) early due to an unspecified issue, Katie Carrera of the Washington Post reports.