Binnington clarifies puck move after Ovechkin 900th goal | JQJO

After Alex Ovechkin became the first NHL player to reach 900 career goals with a second period strike, Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was caught tucking the milestone puck into his pants. He later gave it to a linesman and said he always meant to return it, joking he basically had an assist on the turnover that led to the backhand finish. Binnington allowed four goals on 15 shots before being pulled. Ovechkin declined to comment; Capitals goalie Logan Thompson gave Binnington the benefit of the doubt. Binnington called Ovechkin’s play next level.