Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie retires
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The Capitals must attempt these 3 offseason moves to give Alex Ovechkin the best shot at another Stanley Cup before he potentially retires.
Going into his exit meeting in 2017 with general manager Brian MacLellan, T.J. Oshie wanted to do what he could to show he was committed to the Washington Capitals.
Following his retirement announcement, the NHL sent him a strong message. The posted, "After 1,010 regular season games and a #StanleyCup in 2018, T.J. Oshie has announced his retirement. Congratulations on a great career!"
The Washington Capitals said an email sent out Thursday announcing that the 2025-26 campaign will be legendary forward Alex Ovechkin's final NHL season is not accurate.
WASHINGTON — After 16 historic seasons in the NHL, Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is hanging up the skates. Oshie announced his retirement from professional hockey on Monday in front of hundreds of fans gathered at the fountains at Washington Harbour in Georgetown, where he and his teammates swam after winning the Stanley Cup in 2018.