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Capitals’ T.J. Oshie is ready to return from concussion

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Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, in Denver. Colorado won 6-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Photo: Associated Press/David Zalubowski

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Star winger T.J. Oshie is expected to return to the Washington lineup Tuesday night at Dallas after missing six games with a concussion.

Oshie participated in his first full practice with teammates Monday, skating on the second line with rookie Jakub Vrana and center Evgeny Kuznetsov. Oshie practiced on the first power-play unit and says he feels ready to go.

Coach Barry Trotz says he will make a final decision Tuesday morning.

Oshie was injured on a hit from San Jose’s Joe Thornton on Dec. 6. The 30-year-old says this is his fourth documented head injury but is the least severe one.

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