Special NHL Sponsorship for Alex Ovechkin's Historic Record Chase

As Alex Ovechkin brings himself closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals list, the excitement seems to reach a barometer-breaking pitch: his most recent hat trick against the Edmonton Oilers ensuring that he’ll soon be on target to surpass that legendary achievement in April; with this waiting most impatiently by the fans, the NHL has made a very important broadcast movement-the very movement ensuring Washington Capitals fans can be part of the moment in a truly felt way.

NHL Grants Joe Beninati Exclusive Rights to Call Alex Ovechkin's Historic Goals

Longtime play-by-play voice for the Capitals, Joe Beninati has called a lot of Ovechkin goals into the history of the team. After understanding the importance of having such a moment, the NHL has granted a unique opportunity to Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE). If Ovechkin scores a record-breaking goal in a nationally televised game, MSE will release exclusive video and audio of Beninati's call. Within the next 24 hours, the complete Capitals broadcast of that game will be available to provide an experience of reliving the moment through the treasured commentary team.





This just goes to show the depth of local bonds of broadcasters with their fans. Beninati had provided a voice to the Capitals for almost three decades, and in that light, he is certainly the best bet for calling such an event in history. His long-time broadcast partner, Craig Laughlin, recently underwent heart surgery, and the cheers echoed throughout the arena when it broke through a call mid-game that Laughlin's surgery had been successful. That goes to show how much the figure means to the fan base, solidifying even further Beninati as the perfect voice for Ovechkin's record chase.

Ticket Prices Soar Due to Alex Ovechkin's Chasing Record

As Ovechkin inches closer to history, demand for Capitals tickets has quickly seen a surge in inflow. Reports claim that tickets for future games have already shot up by 25%, while the cheapest have jumped by 30%. The April 2 showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes has the most dramatic increase in entry costs-skyrocketing from $82 to $159.



Experts believe that if the moment comes when Ovechkin is about to break the record, ticket prices are going to set historical records. Some predict the lowest-priced tickets to range from $450 to $800, and if this prediction holds, expect them to be some of the highest prices for tickets in NHL history.


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Alex Ovechkin's chase of the record set by Wayne Gretzky is proving to be one of those defining moments in hockey history. With the NHL ensuring that Joe Beninati's voice is on the call, and the plummeting prices for tickets, the buzz is at an all-time high. Whether in the building or watching at home, "many are preparing to witness a moment that will go down in history as sealing Ovechkin's legacy for ages to come.




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