Alex Ovechkin
Ovechkin scores 900th NHL goal in Capitals' win over Blues
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Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to reach 900 career goals, scoring in the second period during a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on November 5, 2025. The milestone came on a backhand shot that made it 2-0, marking his 138th game-winning goal. Goaltender Jordan Binnington briefly attempted to hide the puck before returning it.
The Washington Capitals have won three straight games, including a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday, keeping their Eastern Conference playoff chances alive at 15.6 percent. Facing the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, the team relies on strong performances from goaltender Logan Thompson and captain Alex Ovechkin. With seven games remaining, Washington eyes a late push before the regular season ends on April 14.
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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 30th goal of the season against the Philadelphia Flyers, achieving his 20th NHL season with at least 30 goals and setting a new league record. He added his 31st goal in the same game. The 40-year-old forward continues to pile up milestones late in his career.