Washington opened training camp on Wednesday with the unfortunate update that T.J. Oshie will begin the season on Long-Term Injured Reserve due to a lingering back issue. The 37-year-old right-winger has not played more than 58 games in a single season since 2019-20 and struggled offensively in 2023-24 with just 12 goals, 25 points, and 44 PIMs in 52 games played.
The Capitals return to the ice on Tuesday in a battle against the Detroit Red Wings for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and could desperately use the services of Oshie after missing the last four games, all losses. The veteran forward has had an injury-plagued season and had three points (0G / 3A) in his last four games before his most recent ailment.
The Capitals return to the ice on Tuesday in a battle against the Detroit Red Wings for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and could desperately use the services of Oshie after missing the last four games, all losses. The veteran forward has had an injury-plagued season and had three points (0G / 3A) in his last four games before his most recent ailment.
The Capitals return to the ice on Tuesday in a battle against the Detroit Red Wings for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference and could desperately use the services of Oshie after missing the last four games, all losses. The veteran forward has had an injury-plagued season and had three points (0G / 3A) in his last four games before his most recent ailment.
Oshie missed the last game due to an upper-body injury and will miss at least two more. The veteran forward has had an injury-plagued season and had three points (0G / 3A) in his last four games before his most recent ailment.
An injury-riddle season continues for Oshie as he will not play on Tuesday due to an undisclosed ailment. Oshie just returned from a two-game absence, playing four straight and recording three points (0G / 3A) in the process.
Oshie did not play in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury but was back on the ice at the morning skate on Friday and is still not expected to return yet. The 37-year-old Oshie has been plagued with injuries this season and only has one point (1G / 0A) in his last five games.
Oshie was a surprise scratch for Wednesday's game, with the Capitals not announcing his absence until the start of warmups. The team added Oshie is listed as day-to-day with the injury.
Oshie has not played since February 22nd, missing seven games with an upper-body injury, but is ready to return after being activated from IR earlier today. Before his injury, Oshie was on a roll, tallying six points (2G / 4A) in his last six games. The Capitals return to action on Monday night against the Winnipeg Jets.
Oshie has not played since February 22nd, missing seven games with an upper-body injury, but appears ready to return after being activated from IR. Before his injury, Oshie was on a roll, tallying six points (2G / 4A) in his last six games. The Capitals return to action on Monday night against the Winnipeg Jets.
Oshie had to be helped off the ice after suffering a non-contact lower-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning last week. Head coach Spencer Carbery said that his level of concern for Oshie's injury was "fairly high" and after being evaluated has been confirmed out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis.
Oshie had to be helped off the ice after suffering a non-contact lower-body injury. Head coach Spencer Carbery said that his level of concern for Oshie's injury was "fairly high" and added that he'll be evaluated on Friday. Expect the Capitals to release a detailed timeline in the coming days.
Oshie had to be helped off the ice after suffering a non-contact lower-body injury. Head coach Spencer Carbery said that his level of concern for Oshie's injury was "fairly high" and added that he'll be evaluated on Friday. Expect the Capitals to release a detailed timeline in the coming days, but it looks like Oshie is going to be out long-term.
Oshie has missed 17 of the last 21, including the last 11 with a lower-body injury, but will return on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. Oshie has struggled this year with only four points (2G / 2A) in 26 games but was on a two-game point streak, scoring two points (1G / 1A) in his last two outings.
