As the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin approaches milestones 894 and 895 goals, announcer Joe Beninati voices his eagerness to commentate on these historic moments. While Monumental Sports Network typically broadcasts Capitals games, national networks have secured exclusive rights to some games in hopes of showcasing Ovechkin's record-breaking goals. Beninati notes that the situation is tense for local broadcasters, wishing for a side-by-side option with national partners to cover Ovechkin’s anticipated feats. He acknowledges the potential emotional impact on both him and local fans if they miss these significant broadcasts, describing it as deeply felt.
If it's on a national exclusive, it's gonna hurt. It's gonna hurt for everybody.
We want to be there for all of it, leading up to 894 and 895. Desperately.
The reverse, I don't believe, will be allowed, although I wish it would.
Four of the last six games of the regular season [are national exclusives], obviously selected because there was a thought process that maybe Alex would be in that neighborhood.
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