On November 5, 2025, the Washington Capitals captain scored his 900th career NHL goal in a game against the St. Louis Blues, becoming the first player in NHL history to reach that benchmark. The goal came at 2:39 of the second period, as Ovechkin intercepted a pass, fed a teammate, then finished the play with a backhand shot past goalie Jordan Binnington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The moment was celebrated by his teammates who poured off the bench to embrace him, while fans in the arena rose to their feet in recognition of a career-defining achievement that follows his April tally of goal 895, which broke Wayne Gretzky\u2019s all-time record. Ovechkin, 40 years old at the time, has long been regarded as one of the greatest goal scorers in hockey history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond the record itself, the 900-goal milestone underscores Ovechkin\u2019s longevity, consistency and place in the sport\u2019s history. For the Capitals and their fans, the achievement reinvigorates the franchise\u2019s identity and highlights Ovechkin\u2019s enduring impact on the ice \u2014 not just as a scorer, but as a symbol of excellence over nearly two decades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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