Capitals coach Adam Oates is not happy about Rangers coach John Tortorella characterizing the Caps complaints about officiating as whining, according to an ESPN.com report.

"Well I think he's out of line," Oates said on Washington's 106.7 The Fan. "(Tortorella) should be worried about his own series. We didn't whine once during the series. I never complained. I don't know, did you guys ever hear me complain about officiating?"

Oates seemed so frustrated that he was asked if he could beat up Tortorella.

"Yes," Oates said, "easily."