T. J. Oshie
| T. J. Oshie | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Oshie with the Washington Capitals in April 2016 | |||
| Born |
December 23, 1986 Mount Vernon, Washington, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
St. Louis Blues Washington Capitals | ||
| National team | United States | ||
| NHL draft |
24th overall, 2005 St. Louis Blues | ||
| Playing career | 2008–2024 | ||
Timothy Leif "T. J." Oshie (born December 23, 1986) is an American former professional ice hockey right winger. He was selected by the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, as the 24th overall pick. He then spent the first seven years of his NHL career with the Blues before being traded to the Washington Capitals in 2015. Oshie won the Stanley Cup as a member of the Capitals in 2018.
Oshie is widely considered a shootout specialist in the NHL and is one of the top career leaders in goals scored and scoring percentage since the league adopted shootouts in overtime for the 2005–06 season.