Jordan Binnington Attempts to Hide Ovechkin's 900th Goal Puck

During a significant NHL moment, Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal, becoming the first player in league history to reach this milestone. The goal came during a game between the Washington Capitals and the St.

Louis Blues, where Ovechkin intercepted a pass from Blues goalie Jordan Binnington that was intended for teammate Nathan Walker. Following a shot from defenseman Jakob Chychrun that bounced off the boards, Ovechkin quickly capitalized, spinning and delivering a backhand shot past Binnington.

The Capitals celebrated the historic achievement, while Binnington's actions immediately after the goal drew attention. According to ESPN, after allowing Ovechkin's milestone goal, Binnington attempted to conceal the puck by stuffing it down the back of his pants, an act that was captured live on camera.

Binnington's antics prompted linesman Michel Cormier to intervene, leading to a brief conversation before Binnington reluctantly retrieved the puck and handed it over. Ovechkin, who was made aware of the incident later, opted not to comment on Binnington's actions but did express relief at reaching such a historic milestone.

Daily Faceoff noted that this was not the first instance of Binnington displaying unsportsmanlike behavior, referencing previous incidents where he showed less than gracious conduct on the ice. The humorous nature of the incident added a light-hearted narrative to an otherwise historic moment in hockey, reflecting the competitive spirit and camaraderie present in the sport.

Binnington's performance that night was lackluster, as he gave up four goals on 15 shots and was pulled from the game midway through the second period. Ovechkin's achievement not only emphasizes his status as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history but also highlights the camaraderie and rivalry that exists among players, with even the most competitive moments often yielding humorous interactions.

After the game, Ovechkin posed for photos with the 900th goal puck, which he plans to keep among his milestone memorabilia, as he aims for further records in his ongoing career. As reported by Yahoo Sports, Ovechkin is also closing in on Wayne Gretzky's combined regular-season and playoff goal record, making his achievement even more poignant in the context of his storied career.