RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 18: T.J. Oshie #77 of the Washington Capitals reacts after being injured in the third period against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena on April 18, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes won 2-1.

Oshie 'won't be playing anytime soon' after Foegele's hit from behind

Josh Wegman
7 years ago
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The Washington Capitals' title defense may have to continue without T.J. Oshie.

The forward "won't be playing anytime soon" after Carolina Hurricanes winger Warren Foegele cross-checked him from behind in the third period of the Capitals' 2-1 loss Thursday, head coach Todd Reirden said postgame.

The Department of Player Safety will review the hit, according to The Athletic's Chris Kuc.

Oshie was taken directly to the X-ray room while in serious distress, according to reporters, including NBC's Brian McNally.

Foegele was assessed a two-minute minor for boarding, but Washington wasn't able to capitalize and Carolina held on to win.

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