Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie will be placed on long-term injured reserve for the 2024-25 NHL season due to a chronic back issue, the team announced on Wednesday. The club's decision came following Oshie's medical examination on their opening day of training camp.

Washington Capitals winger T.J. Oshie is expected to go on long-term injured reserve this season because of chronic back problems.

On Wednesday afternoon, before the start of training camp, the Washington Capitals confirmed that Oshie is injured.