Alex Ovechkin Joins NHL's 900-Goal Club with Blues Game

Fans erupted with excitement at Capital One Arena as Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals' legendary forward, became a charter member of the NHL's 900-goal club on November 5, 2025. Ovechkin scored his milestone goal against St.

Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington just 2:39 into the second period during a commanding 6-1 victory. After the game, Ovechkin reflected on the achievement, stating, "Of course, it's huge number, no one ever did it in NHL history and to be the first player to ever do it, it's a special moment." The historic goal came from a backhanded shot off a rebound, marking Ovechkin's 22nd goal against the Blues and his fourth against Binnington in his career.

Binnington, who initially attempted to pocket the puck, later clarified that he intended to return it to Ovechkin, humorously commenting, "I figured I basically had an assist on the goal there, turning the puck over. [I] didn't think he'd mind sharing it." Ovechkin's achievement was celebrated widely, with Capitals teammates acknowledging the significance of the moment.

Teammate John Carlson remarked, "None of us can relate to a 'slump' for him," alluding to Ovechkin's earlier goal-scoring drought. Leading up to this milestone, Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's record for career goals, having reached 895 goals in April 2025.

Ovechkin's scoring milestones have been remarkably consistent throughout his career, with each notable number achieved in a relatively even span of games. The 900-goal milestone follows goals scored at various intervals, with his 800th reached on December 13, 2022.

He has set a high bar for longevity and performance at the age of 40, as he is in the final season of his contract. Teammate T.J. Oshie expressed confidence in Ovechkin's ability to continue scoring, stating, "Even with the slow start here, if someone asks me if he's going to score 30 this year, I'd say, 'Yes, guaranteed.'" Ovechkin's career total, including playoffs, now stands at 977 goals, placing him second behind Gretzky.

This milestone not only underscores Ovechkin's individual talent but also adds excitement to the Capitals' season, as they look to build on their success following this landmark achievement. Ovechkin's next goal will continue to draw attention as he aims towards the next significant milestone in his storied career.