Blues’ Jordan Binnington Caught in Bizarre Attempt to Conceal Ovechkin’s Historic 900th Goal Puck

In the annals of NHL lore, a scene unfolded this past Wednesday night that was as electrifying as it was unexpected. Alex Ovechkin, the indomitable Capitals’ captain, shattered history by netting his 900th career goal—a feat no player had ever achieved before. Imagine the thrill as that puck slipped past Jordan Binnington’s glove just three minutes into the second period during a decisive 6-1 rout over the Blues. But here’s where it gets juicy: Binnington, in a cheeky move caught live on TNT, swiped the puck from the net and tucked it away in his pants, sparking laughs and eyebrow raises across the nation. Thankfully, NHL linesman Michel Cormier managed to recover this prized memento—one destined for the Hockey Hall of Fame, no doubt. Moments like these? They remind me why we absolutely live for hockey — the drama, the milestones, and yes, even the hijinks on ice. LEARN MORE

Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to score 900 goals in the Washington Capitals’ game against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday night.

The goaltender who gave it up, Jordan Binnington, apparently wanted the puck as a souvenir.

Ovechkin’s milestone goal came three minutes into the second period of Washington’s 6-1 win over the Blues on a backhanded shot that beat Binnington.

As the Capitals were celebrating on the ice with their captain, Binnington pulled the puck out of the net and, as he skated away from the crease, put it in his pants.

TNT cameras caught the heist on video, and a national television audience immediately got to see where the puck went.

Moments later, Binnington was back in his position. NHL linesman Michel Cormier saw what had transpired and approached him. Cormier and Binnington were seen chatting and Cormier appeared to be asking him to give it back, and eventually he did.

Cormier skated away with the piece of history, which will likely find its way to the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Jordan Binnington nearly kept Ovechkin’s 900th puck 😂
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— FanDuel (@FanDuel) November 6, 2025

Asked what his intentions were in hiding the puck on Thursday, Binnington joked, “I basically had an assist on the goal there, turning the puck over. I didn’t think he’d mind sharing (the puck).”

“I had full intention to give it back to him,” he added. “Yeah, full intention to give it back.”

Binnington was pulled from the game after giving up four goals on 15 shots and replaced by Joel Hofer.

The goal turned out to be the game-winner for the Capitals, which was the 138th of Ovechkin’s career, also a league record.

Capitals goalie Logan Thompson said he didn’t see what Binnington did but gave him the benefit of the doubt.

“I was just so happy ‘O’ got it,” Thompson said. “I don’t know, maybe he was trying to grab it to give it to him. Who knows?”

Alex Ovechkin laughed when I asked him about Jordan Binnington trying to take his 900th goal puck.

“I’m not gonna comment.” pic.twitter.com/lMKFR6JzT5

— Sammi Silber 🏒 (@sammisilber) November 6, 2025