T.J. Oshie retires from NHL after 16 seasons

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TORONTO (June 9, 2025) – T.J. Oshie has announced his retirement from the National Hockey League after 16 seasons.

Oshie played in 1,010 regular-season NHL games with the Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 302 goals and 393 assists for a total of 695 points. He added 69 points (34-35-69) in 106 career playoff games, which were highlighted by winning the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018.

“After 17 unforgettable years in the NHL, I’ve decided to retire,” said T.J. Oshie. “I would like to thank the Washington Capitals and the St. Louis Blues for giving me the opportunity to play the game I love, all of my teammates who battled with me every night, my coaches who challenged me to be better every day, and the athletic trainers and equipment staff who got me ready to play. I also want to thank the fans – your energy and passion made every game memorable, and it was an honour to play in front of you.”

Oshie was selected 24th overall by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2005 NHL Draft, following a successful collegiate career. He was named to the WCHA All-Rookie Team (2006) and WCHA First All-Star Team (2008) with North Dakota. After making his NHL debut for the Blues versus the Nashville Predators on October 10, 2008, Oshie spent the first seven seasons of his NHL career with the Blues before being traded to Washington in 2015, where he would become an integral part of the Capitals.

Oshie ranks tied for third in shootout goals (49) and third in game-deciding goals in a shootout scenario (21) all-time for the franchise. While representing the Capitals, Oshie played in the NHL All-Star Game (2020), was nominated for the Bill Masterton Trophy (2024), and was part of the Capitals’ leadership group throughout his nine-year tenure with the club. The forward from Everett, Washington, is one of only 404 players to have played 1,000 or more games in the league after reaching the milestone on March 16, 2024.

On the international stage, Oshie represented Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games (Sochi 2014), three IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships (2009, 2010 and 2013) and the World Junior Championship (2006). He earned bronze at the World Championships (2013), and he gained widespread acclaim at the Olympics while representing the United States during a preliminary-round game against Russia where he converted four times on six shootout attempts – including the game-winning goal.

Over his NHL career, Oshie amassed a 47.12 shootout scoring percentage and his 21 goals rank third among game-deciding goals in a shootout scenario (since the league adopted the rule in 2005).

Throughout his career, Oshie has been actively involved in community and charitable initiatives. He has used his platform to support several Alzheimer fundraising and awareness initiatives in honour of his late father, Tim Oshie. Among the initiatives he supports include the Alzheimer’s Association’s The Longest Day Campaign, the Oshie Broomball Tournament benefitting the Alzheimer Drug Discovery Foundation, as well as charity walks and other fundraising events. He also donates a portion of proceeds from his company, Warroad Hockey Co., to Alzheimer research and youth hockey programs in Warroad, Minnesota.

In recognition of his retirement announcement and late father, Oshie was presented today with a $10,000 donation to the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation from the Washington Capitals and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.

In retirement, Oshie will reside in McLean, Virginia, with his wife, Lauren, and their four children, Lyla, Leni, Campbell and Lucy.