TJ Oshie Scores Buzzer-Beater for Capitals—Watch the Viral Goal Fans Can’t Stop Talking About

T.J. Oshie—the Washington Capitals legend whose Sochi 2014 shoot-out heroics made him a household name—is back in the Olympic spotlight, this time behind the microphone instead of the bench. Speaking ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, the 2018 Stanley Cup champion confirmed he will serve as an NBC studio analyst and couldn’t hide his optimism: “I think this roster has the depth, speed and goaltending to bring home USA’s first men’s hockey gold since 1980,” Oshie told Olympics.com in an exclusive interview. Oshie’s return to the international stage comes less than two years after he skated in his 1,000th NHL game, a milestone that cemented his reputation as one of the league’s most durable power forwards. Although chronic back issues forced the 39-year-old to retire from playing in 2025, his competitive fire never cooled. In recent media tours promoting a Super Bowl ad cameo with Michelob Ultra, Oshie has doubled down on his gold-medal prediction and praised the infusion of young American stars such as Jack Hughes and Logan Cooley for “changing the way the U.S. attacks off the rush.” Beyond analysis, Oshie hinted he will reprise his famous pre-game “back-tap” ritual in studio to “keep the boys loose” before marquee match-ups against Canada and Sweden. Social buzz has already spiked, with #TJSochi and #TJBackTap trending on X within hours of NBC’s announcement, signaling that fans still associate the forward with clutch moments. For NBC, adding Oshie brings instant credibility—and a built-in audience—to its prime-time hockey broadcasts. For Team USA, his confidence could become a rallying cry in a tournament where momentum often hinges on intangible energy. And for searchers looking up “T.J. Oshie” today, the message is clear: the American shoot-out king is gearing up for one more golden moment, this time with a headset instead of a hockey stick.