Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie announced his retirement from the NHL after 16 seasons, citing an ongoing back injury. The 38-year-old Stanley Cup champion, known for his Olympic heroics in 2014, made the announcement at Washington Harbour in Georgetown, thanking his teams, teammates, coaches, and fans.
Team USA, Capitals star TJ Oshie announces retirement after 16 NHL seasons
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie announced his retirement from the NHL after 16 seasons, citing an ongoing back injury. The 38-year-old Stanley Cup champion, known for his Olympic heroics in 2014, made the announcement at Washington Harbour in Georgetown, thanking his teams, teammates, coaches, and fans.
Trending- 1 2005: Drafted by St. Louis Blues.
- 2 2014: Scored four shootout goals against Russia in Sochi Olympics.
- 3 2015: Traded to Washington Capitals.
- 4 2018: Celebrated Stanley Cup win with Capitals.
- 5 Last season: Sidelined with back injury.
- 6 April 28, 2024: Played final NHL game against New York Rangers.
- 7 Monday (June 9, 2025): Announced retirement at Washington Harbour.
- Oshie's career ends
- Capitals lose a key player
- Fans celebrate his career
What: T.J. Oshie, a Washington Capitals and Team USA ice hockey star, announced his retirement from the NHL after 16 seasons, due to an ongoing back injury.
When: Monday (announcement); 2018 (Stanley Cup celebration); 2005 (NHL Draft); 2015 (traded to Washington); last season (sidelined); April 28, 2024 (final NHL game); 2014 (Sochi Olympics).
Where: Washington Harbour, Georgetown, Washington D.C., Sochi (Russia).
Why: Oshie is retiring due to an ongoing back injury and after a long, successful career.
How: Oshie made the announcement while speaking to fans at Washington Harbour.