The Washington Capitals are expected to place forward T.J. Oshie on the long-term injury reserve (LTIR) list during the 2024-25 season, the team announced after Oshie completed a medical exam Wednesday.
“The last season was challenging for me, my family and my teammates as I dealt with a chronic back injury that kept me out of the lineup,” Oshie, 37, said in a statement. “I have used the offseason to explore and pursue long-term solutions for my injury.
“I remain committed to the process and am working and doing my best to regain total health. In the meantime, I will continue to help and support my teammates and the organization in any way I can. I greatly appreciate all of our fans’ support during this time.”
The Washington Capitals and T.J. Oshie provide an update on Oshie’s health status.
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Oshie, the team’s alternate captain, has spent the last nine seasons with the Capitals, compiling 192 goals — the second-most goals on the team in that span, behind captain Alex Ovechkin.
“We will support and assist T.J. as he seeks a lasting solution for his recurring injury,” Capitals general manager Chris Patrick said in a statement Wednesday. “T.J. is a vital member of our team and continues to be an indispensable member of the organization and leadership group. Our organization fully backs him as he assesses his current health challenges.”
Oshie played in 52 games last season, notching 12 goals and 13 assists. He played his 1,000th career game on March 16 — against the Canucks in Vancouver — to become the 12th player in Capitals history to reach the mark while with the team.
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