Topic - T.J. Oshie

"They put in a lot of hard work," said Oshie, who won the Cup with Washington last year. "They've had a lot of heartbreak. ... For that fan base and a lot of the staff that took care of me for seven years and some players that are still there that I've had and have a close bond with, I'd love to see them win."

Ex-Blues rooting for St. Louis to win Stanley Cup →

"For that fanbase and a lot of the staff that took care of me for seven years, and some players that are still there that I've had and have a close bond with, I'd love to see them win," Oshie said. "They put in a lot of hard work. As this organization and the staff and players have here, they have, too. They've had a lot of heartbreak, so it would be special with their story with how they struggled earlier in the year and how they came together. It would be a petty cool story for them."

Capitals have connections on both sides of Stanley Cup Final →