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Alex Ovechkin Becomes NHL's First 900-Goal Scorer in Capitals' Win Over Blues

The 40-year-old captain reached the mark on a second-period rebound and will be honored by Washington before its Nov. 26 home game.

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Nov 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waves to the crowd after scoring his 900th NHL goal, against the St. Louis Blues, during the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Nov 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is checked by St. Louis Blues right wing Alexey Toropchenko (13) while battling for the puck during the first period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ovechkin scored No. 900 at 2:39 of the second period, backhanding a rebound of a Jakob Chychrun shot past Jordan Binnington for a 2-0 lead in an eventual 6-1 victory.
  • Capitals players emptied the bench to celebrate as a raucous home crowd at Capital One Arena saluted the milestone with ovations and a timeout tribute video.
  • Linesman Michel Cormier retrieved the milestone puck after Binnington briefly hid it in his pants following the goal.
  • The tally came in Ovechkin’s 1,504th NHL game; he entered the season with 897 after surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s record in April.
  • Washington announced a pregame ceremony for Nov. 26 against the Jets, and Ovechkin—age 40 in the final year of his contract—has not stated his plans as his combined goals total stands at 977 compared with Gretzky’s 1,016.