Ovechkin scored a backhand rebound at two minutes, 39 seconds of the second period to extend the Capitals’ lead to 2–0. The goal prompted a full team celebration and a standing ovation from the home crowd at Capital One Arena.

Ovechkin was lurking in the offensive zone and was at the bottom of the right circle when he backhanded Jakob Chychrun’s rebound past a sliding Binnington, who wasn’t able to recover in time. The bench cleared to celebrate the 40-year-old’s accomplishment, while Binnington tucked the milestone puck into his pants.

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