Washington Capitals lose core player for the full 2024-25 season due to injury
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The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that forward T.J. Oshie will be placed on long-term injured reserve for the 2024-2025 season after a medical exam revealed ongoing issues with his health.
Oshie, 37, released a statement explaining the situation:
"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 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."
Oshie played 52 games last season, scoring 12 goals and 13 assists, and reached 1,000 career games in a March 16 matchup against the Vancouver Canucks.
Capitals general manager Chris Patrick expressed support for Oshie, saying:
«We will support and assist T.J. as he seeks a lasting solution for his recurring injury," Caps general manager Chris Patrick said. "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, originally drafted 24th overall in 2005, has played 16 NHL seasons with the Capitals and St. Louis Blues, appearing in 1,010 games. He has 302 goals and 695 career points, ranking 37th all-time among U.S.-born players.
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