WASHINGTON – Alex​ Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals made National Hockey League history on⁣ Wednesday, ⁤becoming the first ​player to score 900 career goals. Ovechkin achieved this milestone in a 6-1 victory against the St. ‍Louis‌ Blues at Capital One arena.

“I think​ a couple of​ days ago somebody asked me about,’Do⁤ you think​ about it?’ Of course.⁤ It’s a huge number,” Ovechkin said, according‍ to NHL.com. ⁣”No one ever did it in NHL history and to‌ be the first ‌player ever to do it, it’s a special moment. So, yeah, it’s​ nice⁣ it’s over, and ⁤it’s nice to get it in a homestand, at⁤ home, so​ the fans and family can be ‍here.”

Ovechkin’s Journey⁢ to 900 goals

Ovechkin’s achievement is the culmination of a remarkable career spanning nearly ​two decades.He was drafted‌ first​ overall by the Washington Capitals in the ​2004 NHL ‍Entry Draft‌ and quickly established himself as a​ prolific ‍goal ⁤scorer.

Here’s ‍a look at some of Ovechkin’s significant goal-scoring ​milestones:

• 500 Goals: ‌ Reached on January 10, 2016, in a 7-1 victory ‍against the Ottawa Senators.
• 600 Goals: Scored on ‍March 12, 2018, in⁤ a 3-2 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets.
• 700 Goals: Achieved​ on February ​22, 2020, in ⁤a⁤ 3-2 loss to ‍the New Jersey Devils.
• 800 Goals: ‌ Reached on December 15, 2022, in a 4-3 shootout win against the ⁤Philadelphia Flyers.
• 900 Goals: Scored on November 6, 2025,​ in a 6-1 win against the St. Louis Blues.

Historical ‌Context and⁢ the pursuit of Gretzky

Ovechkin’s 900th goal further‍ intensifies the conversation⁤ surrounding his pursuit of Wayne⁤ Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal ⁣record of⁤ 894. ​ Gretzky’s record, ⁣long considered unbreakable,⁣ is⁢ now within ‌Ovechkin’s reach.

As of⁣ November 6, 2025, Ovechkin⁣ has ⁢900 goals, leaving him​ 894⁢ goals behind Gretzky. His continued success​ will depend on his health​ and ability to maintain his ⁢scoring touch in the coming seasons.