American ice hockey player known for his impressive skills on the ice, particularly his accuracy in shootouts, and being a key player in the NHL.
Known for his uncanny ability to score in shootouts, T.J. Oshie is an American professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). With a career scoring percentage of over 49% in shootouts, Oshie has established himself as one of the most clutch players in the NHL.
Born on December 23, 1986, in Mount Vernon, Washington, Oshie grew up in Everett, north of Seattle, and began playing hockey at the age of five in the Seattle Junior Hockey Association. After his parents' amicable divorce, he moved to Warroad, Minnesota, where he lived with his father and attended Warroad High School.
After completing his senior season, Oshie attended the University of North Dakota, where he played for the Fighting Sioux.
The St. Louis Blues selected Oshie in the first round (24th overall) of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. He spent the first seven years of his NHL career with the Blues before being traded to the Washington Capitals in 2015.
Oshie's breakout season came in 2013-2014, when he scored a career-high 60 points (21 goals, 39 assists) in 79 games for the Blues.
Oshie's shootout prowess has earned him the reputation as one of the most feared players in the NHL. His career shootout statistics are impressive:
Oshie won the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018, scoring eight goals and 13 points in 24 playoff games that season.
He has also represented the United States in several international tournaments, including the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
Oshie is married to Lauren Cosgrove, and they have two daughters, Leni and Cambry.
In his free time, Oshie enjoys playing golf and is an avid outdoorsman.
T.J. Oshie's shootout expertise has made him a fan favorite in the NHL. With his impressive career statistics and clutch performances, Oshie has cemented his place as one of the greatest shootout specialists in NHL history.
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