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Adam Oates said Tuesday that Boston Bruins president/general manager Harry Sinden has assured him that his place on the team is secure and they are not dissatisfied with his output.

Oates, who said Monday that he was unhappy and had asked his agent to speak to the front office about trade rumors regarding him, has scored six goals and leads the Bruins with 16 points but has been less effective since the retirement of former linemate Cam Neely.

Asked about his relationship with the Bruins, Oates said, “I’ve never had any problem. I don’t want to go. They’ve treated me great.”

Oates is aware of trade possibilities but said Sinden had reassured him.

“Obviously, I know and I have curiosity about it,” Oates said. “I have peace of mind. (Sinden) said, ‘Don’t worry about it.”’

On the ice

Scott Niedermayer scored at 3:04 of overtime to boost New Jersey’s winning streak to five as the Devils edged the Washington Capitals 3-2.

The winning streak is the Devils’ longest since they opened the 1993-94 season with seven straight wins. New Jersey has not lost in its last 10 meetings with the Capitals (9-0-1).

Jaromir Jagr assisted on the first goal, then scored twice himself to back Ken Wregget’s solid goaltending as Pittsburgh blanked Buffalo 3-0. Wregget stopped 25 shots.