OldHillcrestGuy
Well-Known Member
If a team can look good in losing the Caps did last, fought back several times to tie the game up, I liked the more offensive output. Its alot nicer then the low scoring games of the past few years. Of course 3 of the goals came when the Blackhawks were down a man. When Caps were on the 5 on 3, I thought for sure they'd score, powerplay looked good. When Caps signed Grabovski, Oates must have seen or knew of his problems elswhere and figured he needed a change of scenery. I remember when they signed him, I saw an article where Grabovski said he signed with the Caps because after talking with Oates , he was so impressed how Oates believed in him and would help him get back to being a good goal scorer again. Well it must be working a hat-trick and assist in his first game as a Cap. Holtby didnot look all that sharp, he did make a few great saves, but you can't be letting in 5 goals a game and expect to win games. 
