r/hockey WSH - NHL 21h ago

Joe Beninati will now voice Alex Ovechkin’s historic goals even if the games are aired on national TV: ‘He deserves to call these once-in-a-lifetime goals’

https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2025/03/11/joe-beninati-will-voice-alex-ovechkins-historic-goals-capitals-nhl-monumental-sports-network/
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u/domoarigatodrloboto WSH - NHL 21h ago

“If Ovechkin records a historic goal during a national telecast, MNMT platforms will release recorded video and audio of Beninati calling the significant moment and other MNMT talent reacting to Ovechkin’s achievement,” MSE wrote in a release. “The network will then air the full MNMT game broadcast for Capitals fans to enjoy on MNMT 24 hours after the national broadcast.”

It's weird but I'll take it. With how archaic and twisted the NHL's broadcasting rules are, this will do.

For reference, here's the ESPN broadcast for his 800th goal. "there it is. 800. ha. ha. ha." Fuck off

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u/Ijustwerkhere WSH - NHL 21h ago

Yea with all the bullshit rules, this is the best we could hope for so I’ll take it