Historic Milestone Ovechkin Scores 900th Goal as First in NHL History

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Historic Milestone Ovechkin Scores 900th Goal as First in NHL History

Alex Ovechkin has etched his name in NHL history by becoming the first player to achieve 900 career goals. He reached this landmark during a match against the St. Louis Blues at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Ovechkin’s Milestone Goal

On a remarkable play in the second period at 2:39, Ovechkin scored with a backhand shot. This goal came off a puck that deflected off the boards and went in after striking the pad of goaltender Jordan Binnington.

Recent Scoring Achievements

This historic goal was Ovechkin’s 900th and came shortly after he scored his 898th and 899th goals. He netted his 898th goal during a 5-1 victory against the Minnesota Wild on October 17. Just a week later, on October 24, he added his 899th goal in another 5-1 win, this time against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Breaking Previous Records

Last season, Ovechkin broke the previous NHL record of 894 goals held by Wayne Gretzky. This milestone was reached when he scored his 895th goal against the New York Islanders on April 6, 2022.

Career Highlights

Throughout his illustrious career, Ovechkin has reached several key milestones:

Became the eighth member of the NHL’s 700-goal club on February 22, 2020.
Reached 600 goals on March 12, 2018, during an overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets.
Surpassed 500 goals by scoring his 501st in a 7-1 victory over the Senators on January 10, 2016.
Joined the elite ranks of players scoring 800 goals on December 13, 2022.

Current Season Overview

At 40 years old, Ovechkin is currently in his 21st NHL season. He started the season with an impressive total of 897 goals. Last season, he tied for third in the league with 44 goals over 65 games.

Significance of the 900th Goal

Ovechkin views reaching 900 goals as a monumental achievement. While he acknowledged the importance of playing 1,500 games, he emphasized the uniqueness of scoring 900 goals in the NHL.

“900 goals no one has scored,” he stated, highlighting the significance of this record.

With this milestone, Ovechkin solidifies his legacy as one of the greatest hockey players in history. Fans and analysts alike eagerly anticipate how far he will extend this record in the future.