Oshie will be put on long-term injured reserve due to a chronic back injury that's expected to cost him the entire 2024-25 campaign, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com on Wednesday.
Oshie had 12 goals and 25 points in 52 regular-season games with Washington in 2023-24. While the possibility of him someday returning to the NHL hasn't been ruled out, Oshie will turn 38 on Dec. 23 and is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2025. If he has played in his final game, then he'll be hanging up his skates after scoring 302 goals and 695 points across 1,010 career regular-season contests. He also won the Stanley Cup with Washington in 2018 and played a vital role in that playoff run, supplying eight goals and 21 points in 24 outings.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Two points in playoff-clinching win
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Oshie tallied a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over Philadelphia.
Oshie set up Alex Ovechkin's opening goal in the first period before depositing the eventual game-winner into an empty net in the third, clinching a 2-1 Capitals win and the final spot in the playoffs. The 37-year-old Oshie had gone 10 contests without a goal, logging four assists in that span. He has wrapped up the regular season with 12 goals and 25 points in 52 appearances.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Picks up helper in return
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Oshie recorded an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.
Making his return from an upper-body injury that cost him four games, Oshie scooped up a Detroit turnover in the neutral zone and fed Alex Ovechkin for what proved to be the game-winning goal late in the second period. The 37-year-old Oshie has once again had trouble staying on the ice in 2023-24, playing only 48 games -- the fourth straight season he'll end up playing less than 60 -- and managing just 11 goals and 23 points.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Set to play
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Oshie (upper body) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt versus the Red Wings, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Oshie missed the last four games with the injury, which appears to be a nagging issue. He has also endured absences of seven and two contests since late February while playing nine times in between. The 37-year-old winger will take a top-six role once again and should also feature on the power play.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Game-time call
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Oshie (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Detroit on Tuesday, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Oshie has missed the last four games due to his upper-body issue. If he's able to return, the 37-year-old vet should slot into a middle-six role against the Red Wings.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Traveling with team
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Oshie (upper body) will travel for the Capitals' two-game road trip, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports Monday.
Oshie is far from a lock to get into the lineup but seems to be trending in the right direction ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Red Wings. Injuries have impacted the winger's recent availability, as he's missed 13 of the last 22 contests, which no doubt has factored into him scoring just once in his nine appearances in that span. Still, if Oshie is given the all-clear, he should be in the mix for a top-six role, likely replacing Michael Sgarbossa for a second-line spot.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Won't play Sunday
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Oshie (upper body) won't play Sunday against Ottawa, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
Despite being on the ice for the morning skate, Oshie will miss his fourth straight contest. He has accounted for 11 goals, 22 points, 83 shots on net, 66 hits and 49 blocked shots in 47 appearances this campaign.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Out Thursday and Friday
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Oshie (upper body) will be out in Washington's back-to-back games Thursday and Friday, per Tarik El-Bashir of Monumental Sports Network.
Oshie has played only 47 games this season, recording 11 goals and 11 assists to go along with 83 shots on goal. At this point it isn't clear how long he might be sidelined with his upper-body issue, but another update on Oshie's status should surface prior to Sunday's game against the Senators.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Not playing Tuesday
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Oshie (upper body) will not play Tuesday against the Sabres, per Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report.
Oshie has been battling injuries all year -- he's only played 47 games this season. The 37-year-old has 11 goals and 11 assists on the year to go along with 83 shots on goal. Consider him day-to-day ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Penguins.
Oshie (upper body) is expected to play Sunday against Winnipeg, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
Barring a last-minute setback, Oshie will return to the lineup following a two-game absence. He should occupy a top-six role and see time on the power play versus the Jets. Oshie has 11 goals, 19 points, 81 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and 64 hits across 43 appearances this season.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Unavailable Friday
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Oshie (upper body) will not be in the lineup versus Carolina on Friday, according to The Hockey News.
Oshie will sit out his second straight game. The encouraging news is that he participated in practice Friday and skated on the second power play. The 37-year-old winger has 11 goals and 19 points in 43 games this season.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Not playing Wednesday
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Oshie (upper body) will not play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs.
Oshie will exit the lineup after posting one goal across five contests since his last absence. The 37-year-old has been battling upper-body issues throughout March. Nicolas Aube-Kubel and Michael Sgarbossa are set to play Wednesday with Oshie and Aliaksei Protas (lower body) out.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Set to play Saturday
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Oshie (upper body) took line rushes during warmups and is set to play Saturday against the Canucks, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Oshie will make in his 1,000th NHL regular-season appearance after being considered a game-time decision. The 37-year-old winger has three goals and seven points over his last nine outings. Oshie is slated to skate on the first line and work on the top power-play unit in Saturday's contest.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Questionable Saturday
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Oshie suffered an upper-body injury during the morning skate and will be a game-time decision Saturday versus Vancouver, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post.
Oshie left Washington's practice before he could participate in line rushes. The 37-year-old has 11 goals and 19 points in 41 outings this season. If Oshie can't play Saturday, Aliaksei Protas will likely receive an increased role, and Nicolas Aube-Kubel might draw back into the lineup.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Gets favorable bounce
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Oshie scored a power-play goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.
Oshie's goal was less a product of his own work and more a result of good fortune, as Joey Daccord's clearing attempt bounced off the forward and in for the opening goal. This was Oshie's third game back from an upper-body injury that kept him out of the lineup for seven contests. He's up to 11 tallies, 19 points, 78 shots on net, 63 hits, 40 blocked shots, 42 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 41 appearances. The Capitals have used a multitude of line combinations, but Oshie should be good for top-six minutes and power-play time as long as he can stay healthy.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Removed from IR
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Oshie (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Monday, per the NHL media site.
Oshie appears to be ready to return to the lineup Monday against Winnipeg following a seven-game absence. The 37-year-old forward has accounted for 10 goals, 18 points, 74 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and 59 hits over 38 appearances this season.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Skates Tuesday
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Oshie (upper body) was on the ice prior to Tuesday's practice, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports.
Oshie skated for the first time since exiting a 5-3 loss to the Lightning on Feb. 22. The 37-year-old remains week-to-week, and the Capitals may elect to be very cautious with his return should their playoff chances continue to dwindle.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Out week-to-week
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Oshie (upper body) is considered week-to-week, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports. The 37-year-old winger has also been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
Oshie's injury is of the non-contact variety, so although he'll be evaluated on a week-to-week basis, he could be facing a lengthy recovery. Hendrix Lapierre will likely see regular playing time with the Capitals until Oshie, who's picked up 10 goals and 18 points through 38 contests this campaign, is ready to return.
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Capitals' T.J. Oshie: Not playing Saturday
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Oshie (lower body) will not play in Florida on Saturday, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.
Oshie won't skate Friday or Saturday and could be out a while as the Capitals are still unsure as to the severity of his injury. Oshie has 10 goals and 18 points in 38 games this season. Look for Tom Wilson to move up to the first line alongside Dylan Strome and Alex Ovechkin during Oshie's absence, while Sonny Milano could see time on the second power play.
