"It was a huge night for Alex Ovechkin, who finally snagged Goal #900 - the first ever to do so. [Caps video (Ovechkin, tribute), Caps, NHL] Jordan Binnington decided to lean into his shitheel persona and try to keep the puck for his own collection. [@capitals (IG), SI] 11 years ago, Ovechkin grabbed the franchise record for power-play goals in a season. [Rink]"
"Previewing tonight's matchup with the Penguins. [Pens] Tonight marks the 99th meeting between Ovechkin and Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby, the newest chapter in an ever-entertaining rivalry that goes back two decades. [NHL] Happy 68th birthday to Rollie Boutin and Nelson Burton, happy 67th to Paul MacKinnon, and happy 47th to Keith Aucoin! Finally, let's celebrate the big man - and the win - one more time:"
The Capitals enter a road game against the Penguins riding momentum from a historic night highlighted by Alex Ovechkin’s 900th career goal, the first player to reach that mark. Jordan Binnington attempted to keep the game puck after the milestone. Two Capitals players, identified as LT and Wilson, improved their Olympic case for Team Canada with strong performances. The matchup marks the 99th meeting between Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, renewing a two-decade rivalry. Several former players' birthdays are noted and the team celebrates the milestone and victory.
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