June 16, 1998
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Game Four
Q. Adam, obviously, this is disappointing.
ADAM OATES: Yeah, it's disappointing. Obviously, we were on such a good roll and to lose four straight was obviously hard.
Q. What was the difference this series?
ADAM OATES: A lot of things. You know, I think they proved to be the Stanley Cup champions. They played really well.
Q. Talk about Olie and what he has done for this team.
ADAM OATES: Yeah. Olie has played great all year long. He's played in the Playoffs -- played fantastic.
Q. Is it difficult to look back and reflect on a year that obviously was very, very good for this team?
ADAM OATES: Yeah, a little difficult. Obviously we're frustrated. It happened so quick and that's one thing that you learn as you get older and you play in Playoffs: All of a sudden, it happens pretty fast. In eight days, all of a sudden, we lost four games in a row.
Q. You had a great season for the games and the Caps all together had a great season. You had a great first couple of Playoff rounds. Tell us about that.
ADAM OATES: Yeah, obviously some positive -- some things to build on and the first time this organization's has ever been in the finals. Very positive. That's a little hard to think about right at this point.
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