Capitals forward T.J. Oshie became a Stanley Cup champion Thursday night. The victory meant so much more to him than just becoming part of hockey lore.
Oshie said after Washington's clinching Game 5 victory that his father, Tim, who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, was in the crowd at Vegas' T-Mobile Arena.
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Naturally, Oshie was emotional in his interviews with the CBC and NBCSN.
Well okay, I guess I'm shedding some tears tonight for a team and player I don't follow or really care about. #oshie pic.twitter.com/bIUq46afGF
— Jomboy (@Jomboy_) June 8, 2018
TJ Oshie talking about his dad wrecked me pic.twitter.com/2A2hjmx8TE
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) June 8, 2018
Oshie and his dad eventually were able to share the moment together on the ice.
Oshie and his dad, Tim. Sometimes a picture really is worth 1,000 words. pic.twitter.com/BiGQ1c0EAm
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) June 8, 2018
T.J. Oshie and his dad share the Stanley Cup. pic.twitter.com/fXzVO44mCU
— Brandon Schlager (@bgschlager) June 8, 2018