Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to reach 900 goals, scoring on a backhand against Jordan Binnington in Washington’s 6-1 win over the Blues. As teammates celebrated, TNT cameras caught Binnington tuck the milestone puck into his pants before linesman Michel Cormier asked for it back and retrieved it; the keepsake will likely head to the Hockey Hall of Fame. The goal stood as the winner—Ovechkin’s 138th, a league record. Binnington was pulled after four goals on 15 shots. Logan Thompson offered benefit of the doubt; Binnington was unavailable for comment.
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