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Olympic Hero T.J. Oshie Calls Time on 16-Year NHL Career

His ceremony at Washington Harbour in Georgetown echoed the Capitals’ 2018 fountain celebration

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Apr 28, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) lines up for a face-off against the New York Rangers in the second period in game four of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Oshie officially announced his retirement on June 9, 2025, concluding a 16-season NHL career that began with the St. Louis Blues in 2008 and continued with the Washington Capitals through 2024.
  • The 38-year-old missed the entire 2024-25 campaign due to a persistent back injury that landed him on long-term injured reserve.
  • He finished with 302 goals, 393 assists and 695 points in 1,010 games and ranks third all-time in game-deciding shootout goals with 21.
  • Oshie rose to prominence at the Sochi Olympics by scoring four of six shootout attempts to secure a 3-2 U.S. win over Russia.
  • He played a pivotal role in the Capitals’ first Stanley Cup title in 2018, tallying 21 points in 24 playoff games and joining teammates in the celebratory fountain dive.