Posts About "Adam Oates"
Capitals Struggle in Pittsburgh, Lose 5-2
February 8th, 2013 The Washington Capitals dropped a 5-2 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins last evening in Pittsburgh, Pa. After scoring first, and maintaining that lead through just over 25 minutes into the contest at the Consol Energy Center, the Capitals reverted back to the kind of play that has stamped their residency in the basement of the...
Washington Capitals Earn Second Win, Erskine Suspension?
February 2nd, 2013 Sometimes a win is just what a team needs to get on track. The Washington Capitals (2-5-1) hope that holds true, as they started their three game home stand with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers (2-6) Friday night at Verizon Center. Two early third periods goals from Troy Brouwer and Wojtek Wolski paced the Adam Oates led...
Washington Capitals Compliance Buyout Candidates
January 31st, 2013 The Washington Capitals enter Thursday night with an abysmal 1-4-1 record. The team has yet to adjust to new head coach Adam Oates and his new system, struggling in special teams along with even strength play. There have been numerous defensive breakdowns at the start of the season, leaving young goalies Braden Holtby and Michal Neuvirth...
Frustrated Washington Capitals Drop Fourth Straight
January 26th, 2013 Last night, the Washington Capitals were searching for answers to a frustrating 0-3 start, as they paid a visit to the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Head coach Adam Oates returned to New Jersey, where he previously worked as an assistant coach for the last two seasons. There you had it: several solid reasons to want to find the win...
Washington Capitals' Tomas Kundratek Gets Chance In NHL
January 23rd, 2013 A trade in hockey can certainly rejuvenate a player and get them on the right track following a few stumbling blocks at the beginning of their career. For the Washington Capitals’ Tomas Kundratek, this has certainly been the case. He’s transformed from a regular healthy scratch for the Connecticut Whale, minor league affiliate of the...
Washington Capitals' Braden Holtby Reflects On AHL Experience
January 7th, 2013 With the NHL lockout ending, numerous AHL teams will lose key players to the NHL. The Washington Capitals will gain young goalie prospect Braden Holtby, a fourth round draft pick that has turned into one the best young net-minders in the game. He has played for Washington’s AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears over the past four seasons,...
