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Alex Ovechkin responds to Adam Oates' trust
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10:45 AM ET 02.24 | In recent weeks the improvements in Alex Ovechkin's game have been quite visible. He's hustling on the forecheck, making better use of his linemates and creating numerous offensive opportunities. But, as I wrote on Friday, the finish wasn't there. Coach Adam Oates believed it would come and he stressed that to everyone who would listen, from reporters to Ovechkin himself. That continued faith and confidence in his ability from his coach meant a lot to Ovechkin. "He's that kind of person who give me belief all the time. Sometimes I have a bad game, I talk to him and he said: "It's OK. Chance is there. It's going to come." Ovechkin said. "After [Thursday's 3-2 loss to New Jersey] I have two breakaways and I text him. I said 'Listen, I don't know. Puck just don't wanna, don't go through.' And he texts me back says, 'It's going to come.' For a player, if you feel that kind of trust from a coach, coaching staff, it's very important."
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I have two breakaways and I text him.
So kids, just more proof not to text and drive (the net.)
Canuck eh?
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One for Slappy...
I so rarely get to do this...
Canuck eh?
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Good for Ovie he was due.
shiprock
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Its about time he scores...still no play-offs tho.
bostongm
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2nd to the botttom...but hey, coach believes in me so I feel awesome.
puttin on the foil
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ovie gets 4 points. 2 goals and assist come...take a guess...the left side.But yeah, keep him on the right.
puttin on the foil
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I guess Oates can't remember where right-handed shooting Brett Hull scored most of his goals from either...
Golden Bay
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It's only one game. And, one game does not a season make. He's still a shadow of his former self.
roamer
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Rare is right. But, I'm grateful for any nice words. As Roamer said it's only one game and there's lots of improvements needed in all facets of the team. I think the odds of them making the play-offs at this point are marginal at best. Neverthelsss, I can see improvement in Alex. Now, if they just stop putting themselves behind the 8-ball with careless penalties, MAYBE things will get better.
Slapshot
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BTW, Congrats on the Vancouver game today. I'm sure the Wings made Hank's week.
Slapshot
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8~3 is a big score gap....I was surprised.
LittleE~BigMT fan
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in the crease ?
Harry Crack
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Are they Facebook Friends also ? #saveme
Harry Crack
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nice/......
Spiny Norman
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slightly historic , but i had radar lock and took the shot ;-)
Harry Crack
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