T.J. Oshie, the heart of the Caps, wants to keep playing. He’s not sure if he can.

When T.J. Oshie’s back is at its worst, the Washington Capitals winger can’t pick up his children, let alone lace up his skates.

Often, he can’t even stand up. He spends most of the time, in fact, “on the floor, peeing in water bottles,” until he sees the chiropractor who brings him relief — relief that proved to be all too temporary throughout the season.