Ovechkin Makes NHL History with 900th Goal
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin solidified his legacy as the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history by becoming the first player to score 900 goals. This milestone was reached on Wednesday night during a 6-1 victory against the St. Louis Blues at Capital One Arena.
Historic Goal Details
The record-breaking goal happened at 2:39 of the second period. Unlike Ovechkin's typical powerful one-timer, the goal followed a defenseman Jakob Chychrun shot that missed and bounced off the end boards. Ovechkin caught the puck near the bottom of the right circle, spun, and fired a backhand shot past Blues goalie Jordan Binnington.
Ovechkin's Career Highlights
- 40 years old and in his 21st NHL season.
- Ended the previous season with 897 goals, having already surpassed Wayne Gretzky's record of 894.
- The 900th goal marked his 138th game-winning goal, setting an NHL record.
900 NHL GOALS FOR ALEX OVECHKIN!!! 🤩
"Alex Ovechkin BREAKS Wayne Gretzky's record for the most career NHL goals with 895! The Capitals' star puts his name FIRMLY in the record books."
The home crowd erupted in celebration as Ovechkin established a new benchmark for scoring excellence in the league.
Summary
Alex Ovechkin’s achievement of 900 NHL goals marks a historic and unmatched level of scoring that underscores his enduring impact on professional hockey.
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