Oshie 'won't be playing anytime soon' after Foegele's hit from behind

The Washington Capitals' title defense may have to continue without T.J. Oshie.

The forward "won't be playing anytime soon" after Carolina Hurricanes winger Warren Foegele cross-checked him from behind in the third period of the Capitals' 2-1 loss Thursday, head coach Todd Reirden said postgame.

Oshie goes down hard at the boards, skates straight to tunnel. #CapsCanes pic.twitter.com/jkkHQGzZuL

- NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) April 19, 2019

The Department of Player Safety will review the hit, according to The Athletic's Chris Kuc.

Oshie was taken directly to the X-ray room while in serious distress, according to reporters, including NBC's Brian McNally.

Foegele was assessed a two-minute minor for boarding, but Washington wasn't able to capitalize and Carolina held on to win.

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