After breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record last season, Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is now the inaugural member of the NHL's 900-goal club. Ovechkin reached No. 900 with his tally in the second period against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.

Alex Ovechkin hit another milestone on Wednesday night, scoring his 900th NHL goal in the Washington Capitals ’ 6–1 win over the St. Louis Blues. The 20-season veteran became the first player in league history to reach the 900-goal mark, doing so in his 1,504th career game. He scored early in the second period with a backhand finish off a rebound.

They showed us what it is like to be best," one player said. "They have done in (the) NHL what other Russians dream."

The Capitals captain has just two goals through the first 12 games of the season, but is confident he can get back on track.

Shortly after Ovechkin reached the 900-goal milestone, Washington's account on X posted the message as the team went on to beat the St. Louis Blues 6-1 inside Capital One Arena to the delight of the Caps crowd, who watched Ovechkin making history home.

Sidney Crosby scored two goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the visiting Washington Capitals 5-3 on Thursday night despite surrendering a three-goal second-period lead.

Anyone who has watched Pittsburgh Penguins' captain Sidney Crosby over the years - and who is aware of the captain's standing in terms of the NHL's all-time points list - knows that he is one of the most productive players of all time.

Penguins great Sidney Crosby achieves an amazing feat at 38 years old in Thursday night's showdown with Capitals