The Washington Capitals legend scored his 900th career goal tonight at home against the St. Louis Blues. The Great 8 catapulted himself into the realm of hockey’s icons last year when he broke Wayne Gretzky’s all time goals record, scoring his 895th goal April 6 in a loss to the Islanders.

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

Alex Ovechkin has reached another historic milestone, playing his 1,500th NHL game, all with the Washington Capitals. He played that game against the Ottawa Senators, which ended in a 7–1 loss. The 40-year-old captain remains one of hockey’s most enduring figures, with 899 career goals and 731 assists for 1,630 points.

Bowen Byram scored the deciding goal in the shootout to give the Buffalo Sabres a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. Alex Ovechkin was held without a goal for the fourth straight game and remains one shy of 900 for the Capitals who have lost four in a row.

Alex Ovechkin remains on the precipice of becoming the first NHL player to reach 900 goals – a position he’s been in for a week and a half.

A former VP of communications for the Washington Capitals discusses Alex Ovechkin entering the NHL as an "infectious, lovable character" whose rivalry with Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby evolved in three stages.