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Binnington Hides Ovechkin's 900th Goal Puck Amid Loss

11/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington tucked away the puck from Ovechkin's 900th goal in a game against Washington.
He said he intended to return the puck and joked that he had "an assist" on the goal.
He hid the puck in his pants and handed it to officials after a brief discussion with a linesman.
The Blues lost 6-1 as Binnington was pulled after allowing four goals on 15 shots.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, Alexander Ovechkin became the third NHL player to score 900 goals, joining legends Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. Ovechkin, who has scored over 1,300 career points, exemplifies the evolution of the NHL, where individual milestones resonate with fans. His achievement highlights the ongoing legacy of goal-scoring excellence in hockey, further solidified by his record of 14 seasons with 40 or more goals.

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Story summary

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington tucked away the puck from Ovechkin's 900th goal in a game against Washington.
He said he intended to return the puck and joked that he had "an assist" on the goal.
He hid the puck in his pants and handed it to officials after a brief discussion with a linesman.
The Blues lost 6-1 as Binnington was pulled after allowing four goals on 15 shots.

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