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

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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