Beninati makes the call of his CAREER 🎙️🚨 #thegr8chase

Long-time Washington Capitals play-by-play commentator Joe Beninati makes the call of his career on Alexander Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th career goal to pass Wayne Gretzky on the all-time leaderboard.

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[rammniekel]

From "Alex Ovechkin, welcome on board", to "Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer in the history of NHL", so freaking cool!

[raycunniff]

so thankful to have him as broadcaster. i couldn’t watch a caps game without hearing his energetic voice! glad he got the call on 895!

[stinkyleg]

I’m a die hard Pittsburgh fan. Seeing this puts a huge smile on my face. The battles yinz had with us over the years were some of the best hockey to watch. Watching Sid and Ovi battle it out for 20 years is something special. Huge congratulations to Alexander Ovechkin, you sir are greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL.

[MattiasTheMerc]

His play by play voice is so distinct and awesome

[liammitchell]

I don’t know how to explain it but this guys voice is just perfect as the caps commentator

[dirliedirl]

He's simply the best. So glad to have him to listen to.

[archvile]

The amount of times I've heard this commentator every single time and goal the Capitals have played and scored. Joe Beninati, thank you, your "SCORES!" are beyond legendary in each call.

[nationalsrthebest]

I have goosebumps!!! Great call JoeB!!!!

[morrisalanisette]

its cool to see the mix of passion and professionalism. you can see he's balancing wanting to celebrate but also prepare for the next thing at the same time

[daxlog]

My father loved watching hockey, he was a Blackhawk fan . When I was growing up 80s we had just three TV channels one channel had New York Ranger hockey on several times per week not sure why we lived in the Pacific Northwest. My father would have loved to see the goal record broken. He turned 80 last December, sadly he passed away just last week. I’m going to miss him. Thank you for posting.

[chrisvonhoene]

Seeing Craig take it all in amazed me.

[SuperLemonAdam]

Love you Joe B! Great call. Instant classic.

[RyanSilver-jt]

Unbelievable keep it going. I’m a huge fan. I’ve watched you for the last 10 years. Best school score in the league. He’s goingfor 1000.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

[AlphaLimaXray]

Joe B. is one of the best in the business. So glad he and Locker got to call this momentous goal.

[NJplays]

The whole arena cheering shows so much heart in the hockey community and how
People actually do know what’s going on

[warszawawalter]

one of the best commentators in washington history and nhl history

[duhbullb]

I'll remember this call especially forever!

[braydenheady]

“The chasing days are done” 🗣️🔥 goes hard

[cyanidejunkie]

As a Ranger fan…
I’m so glad he scored it against the Fish Sticks!

[grygorropuch]

Congratulations Ovi and Capitals history made...