T.J. Oshie celebrated a significant milestone in his career by playing his 1,000th game, an event marked by various tributes and congratulations from teammates, the NHL community, and fans. The Washington Capitals, Oshie's team, along with other figures such as Nicklas Backstrom, participated in ceremonies and expressed their congratulations. Oshie reflected on his journey, noting moments of doubt about reaching this milestone, and humorously compared the anticipated turnout for his postgame party to his wedding attendance. "There were a couple of different instances where I thought that maybe getting to this point was in jeopardy," T.J. Oshie said. The Capitals secured a big win at the Capital One Arena, adding to the day's celebrations. The event was encapsulated with sentiments of congratulations and support, highlighting Oshie's significant achievement and contribution to the sport. "Let's go have some beers" π», celebrated the Capitals after the game.
βLetβs go have some beersβ π» Most deserved @TJOshie77. Cheers to 1,000 career games and counting. A wonderful celebration of your career thus far followed by a truly #ALLCAPS performance from the @Capitals. Big win @CapitalOneArena this afternoon. #TJ1K https://t.co/G2DoE6zFAZ
Everything's coming up Sevens #TJ1K | #ALLCAPS https://t.co/IPKyLLoxOG
βThere were a couple of different instances where I thought that maybe getting to this point was in jeopardy.β β T.J. Oshie said about #TJ1K. Oshie joked that there will be more people at his postgame party tonight than were at his wedding. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/kA4t2cGX4z
Big congrats to the @Capitals own @TJOshie77 for reaching 1,000 games played! π Hope to see you again soon! ππ #wmata #ALLCAPS https://t.co/3cuC2zyKtk
Celebrating a milestone in Washington! Another congratulations to @TJOshie77 on 1,000 games played! π https://t.co/o9eprjRRPi
Congratulations on playing your 1000th game T.J. Oshie. π (π₯: @Sportsnet) https://t.co/TkWGvK7f2q
πΆ Take me home, country roads πΆ #TJ1k #ALLCAPS https://t.co/wIJTDvPicE
Great to see Nicklas Backstrom be part of the ceremony for T.J. Oshie reaching 1,000 games.
#TJ1K #ALLCAPS https://t.co/ICdO9NQF4D