TJ Oshie’s time in DC has come to an end.
Oshie announced Sunday that he and his family had left the area to return to Minnesota, sharing photos from the move on Instagram.
His wife, Lauren, reflected on the move and the family’s years in DC in a post on her own account.
“Leaving DC after 10 years was one of the hardest decisions we’ve made,” she wrote. “This city has been home through so many beautiful chapters — marriages, babies, friendships, and memories we’ll carry with us forever…And you know what they say… ‘don’t worry — even if you leave DC, you’ll always be a Washingtonian.’”
The family lived in the DC area for close to a decade, with three of their four children born during Oshie’s time with the Capitals. Per a Zillow listing, the Oshies have listed their McLean, VA house for $9.85 million.
Oshie, 38, announced his retirement in June after missing the entirety of the 2024-25 season dealing with a chronic back injury. He played 16 total NHL seasons, including nine with the Capitals, and ended his career with 1010 games played and 695 points (302g, 393a). He also earned acclaim for representing Team USA on the international stage, most notably during his shootout performance against Russia during the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
The move comes shortly after former teammate and neighbor Nicklas Backstrom also left the area, returning to Sweden after his Capitals contract expired. Backstrom will reportedly play for his former SHL team, Brynäs IF, in 2025-26.
Though Oshie spent his early years in Everett, Washington, he’s called Minnesota home since moving there at age 15 to play for Warroad High. He has regularly returned to the area during the summer and even went back for chiropractic treatments several times mid-season while trying to find a solution to his back issues. The family has built a house in Edina, MN, completed in 2024.
Oshie has not announced his long-term plans post-retirement, but he made his broadcast debut as a guest analyst on ESPN in May and premiered a documentary, Coach, about his father’s battle with Alzheimer’s at DC/DOX Film Festival in June.
