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Washington Capitals star T.J. Oshie has called it a career after 16 seasons in the NHL.

The Stanley Cup champion, who helped Team USA claim victory over Russia in the 2014 Sochi Olympics , announced his decision Monday while speaking to fans at Washington Harbour in Georgetown.

“Seven years ago, me and my teammates were swimming in that fountain celebrating an amazing time in our careers,” Oshie said, recalling the Capitals’ Stanley Cup celebrations in 2018. “I can’t thank the Caps enough. Another first-class move by them to have my retirement here, invite all the people out. It really made this day special.”

Oshie, 38, was drafted in the first round of the 2005 NHL Draft by the St. Louis Blues , where he played seven seasons

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