"It is a good point of, 'Osh is one of the greatest to ever do it. Why wouldn't we utilize that asset and resource if we could?' And we've been down that road...We had him come in and talk. Not in a group setting; it was more individual. (Capitals goaltending coach) Scott Murray was trying to connect with each guy that was going to potentially do a shootout, talk to them about their moves. TJ Oshie was brought in to consult with that process."
"probably the last straw"
The Capitals have struggled in shootouts, losing four straight this season and scoring just two goals on 15 shootout attempts. Under head coach Spencer Carbery, the team has won six of 18 shootout games, converting 13 of 65 attempts. Excluding the 2023-24 season when TJ Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov were on the roster, the Capitals have won two of nine shootout games. Carbery asked Oshie last season to work individually with potential shooters while goaltending coach Scott Murray connected with each player on moves. Oshie played his final game in April 2024 but remained involved with the organization and ranks among the NHL's best shootout performers since 2005-06.
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