T.J. Oshie cringed a little when the subject of faceoffs was brought up. The right winger has been handed the responsibility of taking draws this season, especially on the power play, because the Capitals lost three right-handed draws in the offseason.
But Oshie, who was in the faceoff dot just 13 times last season, according to faceoffs.net, lost all three faceoffs he took in Saturday’s season opener.
“It’s a tough spot, but a spot that I’m willing to work at,” Oshie said. “Hopefully, I can improve and get better. Typically, I’m not terrible on draws and not 0-for-3, but it’s something I’ve got to improve on and something they’re asking me to do.