TJ Oshie interviews Alex Ovechkin before his potential final NHL game, offers him Subway and bag of Cheetos
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Key Points:
- Before the Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets game, Alex Ovechkin reunited with former teammate and current analyst TJ Oshie for a pregame ESPN interview.
- Oshie brought Ovechkin his favorite road trip snack, a Subway sub and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, highlighting a shared superstition they developed years ago.
- The conversation turned serious as they discussed Ovechkin’s potential retirement, with health being a key factor in his decision to continue playing.
- Ovechkin completed all 82 games this season, becoming one of only five NHL players to do so at age 40 or older.
- Oshie, who retired last year, emphasized that if Ovechkin retires, he will miss every aspect of playing professional hockey.
