Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 6-1 on Wednesday.

Anthony Beauvillier and Tom Wilson each scored two goals, and John Carlson had a goal and an assist as the Capitals snapped a four-game winless streak.

Jakob Chychrun recorded three assists for Washington and goaltender Logan Thompson made 23 saves.

Alexey Toropchenko scored for the slumping Blues, who are 1-6-2 in their last nine games.

Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington allowed four goals on 15 shots before giving way to Joel Hofer midway through the game.

Ovechkin set up his league-record 900th goal by knocking down an outlet attempt by Binnington early in the second period. When Chychrun's ensuing shot caromed to him off the end boards, Ovechkin scored on a

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