Ovechkin hints at 30-goal scorer Oshie's next contract: 'Ka-Ching'

T.J. Oshie is poised to be compensated very well in free agency this summer, according to teammate Alex Ovechkin.

The Washington Capitals forward hit the 30-goal plateau for the first time in his career in the second period Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, and as such will be in line for a big raise, at least Ovechkin seems to think so.

"It's huge, especially his last year of the deal. Ka-Ching," Ovechkin said, according to Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Related: Watch: Oshie scores 30th of season after picture perfect passing play

Oshie is in the final year of a five-year, $20.875-million contract.

Ovechkin could be onto something regarding the new deal, as with his 30 goals coming in just 59 games, Oshie owns the NHL's fifth-best goals per game average.