WASHINGTON — T.J. Oshie, a key figure in the Washington Capitals’ 2018 Stanley Cup victory, announced his retirement from the National Hockey League on June 9, 2025, at a fan gathering in Georgetown’s Washington Harbour. The event celebrated the seventh anniversary of the team’s 2018 championship, when Oshie and teammates famously swam in the Harbour’s fountains.
The Capitals and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation marked the occasion with a $10,000 donation to the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, honoring Oshie’s 16-year career and his father, Tim, who died in 2021 after battling Alzheimer’s since 2012.
Oshie, 38, retires with 695 points, including 302 goals and 393 assists, across 1,010 games with the Capitals and St. Louis Blues. Drafted 24th overall by St. Louis in 2005, he joined Washington in 2015 and tallied 385 points (192 goals, 193 assists) in 567 games. His 192 goals rank second only to Alex Ovechkin during his Capitals tenure. In 2016-17, Oshie’s 33 goals matched Ovechkin’s, a rare shared team lead. He ranks fifth in franchise power-play goals (76) and ninth in total goals, contributing to eight playoff appearances, five Metropolitan Division titles, two Presidents’ Trophies, and the 2018 Cup.
During the 2018 playoffs, Oshie recorded 21 points, including eight goals, in 24 games, with six points in the Stanley Cup Final. His 106 career playoff games yielded 69 points, placing him among the Capitals’ top playoff performers. Oshie’s clutch play extended to shootouts, where his 47.1% success rate ranks second in NHL history, and his 21 game-deciding goals rank third. He scored seven hat tricks, including a 2016 playoff hat trick capped by an overtime winner against Pittsburgh, a feat achieved by only two other Capitals.
Oshie reached 1,000 games on March 16, 2024, becoming the 12th Capital to hit the milestone. Among his 2005 draft class, he ranks third in goals and fifth in points, with a +87 plus-minus and 1,557 hits showcasing his physicality. His community work included supporting Alzheimer’s research and granting wishes for children, reflecting his personal connection to the cause. The $10,000 donation underscores his off-ice impact.
Internationally, Oshie starred for the U.S. at the 2014 Sochi Olympics, scoring four shootout goals to beat Russia, and competed in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey and multiple World Championships. A 2020 NHL All-Star, Oshie leaves a legacy of leadership and resilience. The Everett, Washington, native’s career, highlighted by the 2018 Cup and consistent scoring, cements him as a Capitals icon. His retirement event at Washington Harbour, a site tied to his greatest triumph, resonated with fans who celebrated his contributions to hockey and the community.