Most NHL players are loathe to talk about injuries.



When it comes to concussions, the subject is so taboo that the word itself is rarely — if ever — uttered in the dressing room, especially when reporters are present.



Then there is T.J. Oshie. The Capitals’ winger has been very upfront about his latest concussion — the fifth of his career — that caused him to miss 11 games before returning to the ice against the Red Wings on Tuesday night.



“Every concussion is different,” Oshie said before the game. “This one was different than all the last ones.”



This one occurred against the Jets on Nov. 14 when the veteran was thrown to the ice by Josh Morrissey. It caused Oshie to remain sidelined for more than two weeks before he started skating again while the Capitals were on a three-game road trip to Las Vegas, Arizona and Columbus. Against the Red Wings, Oshie showed no lingering effects of the concussion...