"T.J. Oshie's Emotional Journey to 1000 NHL Games"

T.J. Oshie of the Washington Capitals recently reached the 1,000-game milestone in the NHL, a feat that seemed unlikely due to his injury-riddled career. His journey was marked by emotional highs and lows, including the loss of his father to Alzheimer's. Oshie's teammates and the NHL are honoring him for his achievement, and he has chosen to support the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation with the proceeds from a jersey auction. Despite the challenges, Oshie remains a key player for the Capitals and continues to contribute to the team's success on and off the ice.