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sports1 year ago

"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.

sports1 year ago

"Lars Eller Makes History in 1000th NHL Game as Penguins Take OT Win"

Lars Eller, a former Washington Capitals player and current Pittsburgh Penguins centerman, became the first Danish-born player in NHL history to reach 1,000 games. He received congratulations from former Capitals teammates and was honored with an on-ice ceremony before potting a goal in the game. Eller, a 2018 Stanley Cup champion, has played for five NHL teams over his 15-year career and is highly respected by his peers for his dedication and skill.