WASHINGTON -- T.J. Oshie announced his retirement after 16 NHL seasons at an event held at Washington Harbour on Monday.

The 38-year-old forward spent this season on long-term injured reserve for the Washington Capitals because of a chronic back injury. It was the last of an eight-year, $46 million contract ($5.75 million average annual value) he signed with the Capitals on June 23, 2017.

Oshie had 695 points (302 goals, 393 assists) in 1,010 NHL regular-season games with the St. Louis Blues and Washington, and 69 points (34 goals, 35 assists) in 106 Stanley Cup Playoff games. He scored at least 20 goals six times, including an NHL career-high 33 in 68 games in 2016-17, when he tied Alex Ovechkin for the Capitals lead.

A native of Everett, Washington, who moved to Warroad, Minnesot

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