30 Facts About Oshie

Oshie was selected by the St Louis Blues in the first round of the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, as the 24th overall pick.

Oshie 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.

In 2002, Oshie moved to Warroad, Minnesota, where his parents were originally from, and lived with his father, Tim, and his father's cousin.

Oshie attended Warroad High School, where he was a star player on the hockey team for three seasons, leading the club to two Minnesota State Class A titles in 2003 and 2005.

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Oshie started his career in the greater Seattle area, playing for Seattle Junior Hockey Association.

Oshie set a school record with nine game-winning goals in the season, which led all NCAA players.

Oshie earned Third Team All-WCHA and received the Fighting Sioux's Cliff "Fido" Purpur Award, given to the player who demonstrates hard work and determination while generating excitement on the ice.

Oshie played his last season with North Dakota as a junior, recording 45 points in 42 games.

On May 13,2008, Oshie opted to forgo his senior season at North Dakota and signed with the St Louis Blues.

Oshie scored his first career NHL goal on October 22,2008, against the Detroit Red Wings.

Oshie quickly became a fan favorite due to his fast and energetic style of play.

On July 2,2015, Oshie was traded by the Blues to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Troy Brouwer, Pheonix Copley and a third-round draft pick in 2016.

Oshie wears number 77 for the Capitals, as his previous number 74 is currently worn by Capitals defenseman John Carlson.

Oshie had a successful first season with the Capitals, often finding himself playing on the Capitals' top line with Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom.

Oshie finished the season with a career high 26 goals, helping the team win their second Presidents' Trophy.

On June 23,2017, Oshie signed an eight-year, $46 million contract with an annual average of $5.

Oshie is one of only 43 players to ever have 6 or more power play goals in a single playoffs.

Oshie was sent to the training room twice, the first time requiring two stitches to a cut near his left eye created by an opponent's stick.

Oshie then took an shoulder check to the head from Evgeni Malkin.

Oshie ultimately missed the remainder of the series, which the Capitals lost in 7 games.

On January 11,2020, Oshie was voted into the 2020 National Hockey League All-Star Game along with Mitch Marner, Quinn Hughes, and David Perron.

Oshie represented the United States at the 2006 World Junior Championships in Vancouver.

On January 1,2014, Oshie was named to the American roster for the 2014 Winter Olympics, along with Blues teammates David Backes and Kevin Shattenkirk.

Oshie was a player on the "bubble, " as he was one of several American-born players being considered for one of Team USA's final roster spots.

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Oshie was eventually chosen in large part due to his high success rate in shootouts.

Oshie was the first of three shooters to face goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky in the shootout, followed by teammates James van Riemsdyk and Joe Pavelski.

Oshie was tabbed by Bylsma five consecutive times, ultimately converting four of six shot attempts, including the shootout-winner in the eighth round.

Oshie has three siblings, a brother Taylor and two sisters, Tawni and Aleah Oshie.

Oshie attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks for three years, majoring in general studies.