If there is one thing that every fan of the Washington Capitals is fixated on right now, it is Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record. The Caps’ fearless captain takes the ice on Tuesday night against Detroit Red Wings, eight goals shy of becoming the NHL’s ultimate goal-scorer. After finding the net in Saturday’s dominant 5-1 victory over the Sharks, Ovi now sits at 887 career goals—just seven shy of Gretzky’s iconic 894. The anticipation? Off the charts. The energy? Absolutely buzzing. And Ovi? He’s soaking it all in.

“It’s great. Lots of people are now watching, and lots of attention. It’s a great feeling,” he said after another good performance that has seen him score 34 goals and 21 assists in 51 matches this season. But let’s be real—this isn’t just about goals and glory. It is about a financial boost for the Capitals who are dominating the Eastern Conference with six wins in their last seven games. And now, Alex Ovechkin’s record chase isn’t just rewriting history—it’s driving a million-dollar revenue surge for the Washington Capitals!

Alex Ovechkin helps the Capitals!

According to a report by Sports Business Journal, no matter when Ovechkin finally eclipses Gretzky’s legendary milestone, the financial impact on the Capitals is already sky-high. Van Stone, the president of business operations and the chief commercial officer of the Monumental Sports & Entertainment, believes that the record chase of Ovi will bring millions of additional revenue to the team, which is experiencing the best ticket sales season. And although ticket sales will not be the primary source of revenue–as it has been reported that almost all the seats are sold out–the real gold mine is sponsorship, souvenir merchandise, a collectibles program, and a spike in ticket resale prices.

And speaking of resale tickets—let’s just say history doesn’t come cheap! Some of the prices to witness The Great 8 enshrine his name in the NHL hall of fame have gone through the roof. In the past month, the resale ticket prices have doubled and, it has been estimated that Ovechkin’s record breaking game can break all NHL ticket pricing records. Kyle Zorn from TickPick suggests that when it becomes clear that Ovi’s moment of destiny is near, even the cheapest seats could run between $450-$500—and that’s on the low end. .

If such momentum continues, the numbers may go up a notch higher than $700 or even $800, erasing previous records such as that of 2023 winter classic that was sold at $217 per Fenway Park. But honestly, should anyone be surprised? Alexander Ovechkin has been consistently making history with his performance throughout his career, so why would he not set a new record with ticket prices as well? And here’s the kicker—there’s something even bigger brewing in the background, and let’s just say it’s about to make this chase even more legendary!

Capitals to make waves with broadcasting!

A few days ago, Alex Ovechkin inched even closer to hockey immortality, dropping a hat trick against the Oilers—Gretzky’s old squad, no less! That keeps him on pace to snatch the record by April, and while Caps fans are buzzing, one legendary voice is feeling a little bittersweet about it. Joe Beninati, the iconic play-by-play announcer, couldn’t help but admit that missing the chance to call Ovi’s record-breaking goal would sting.

“It’s gonna hurt,” he confessed, knowing just how badly he and his longtime partner, Craig Laughlin—better known as the Joe B. & Locker duo—want to be right there, narrating every second of the magic.

Well, ask and you shall receive! The NHL clearly heard the cries from Beninati, Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), and Caps Nation, because they just pulled off a major broadcasting power move. If Ovechkin buries his historic goal during a nationally televised game, MNMT platforms will still get to drop exclusive video and audio of Beninati’s call of the moment. And to sweeten the deal? Caps fans will be able to watch the MNMT broadcast 24 hours later, so they don’t miss out on reliving the glory the right way—with the voice they’ve grown up with.

But why all the love for Beninati? Simple—he’s not just a commentator, he is Capitals hockey. He has been the voice of Ovi and he has been associated with the team very closely. Just look at what happened in early February when his partner-in-crime, Craig Laughlin, underwent heart surgery. The moment the good news came in, the entire Capital One Arena erupted in cheers—not just the fans, but the players too, tapping their sticks in solidarity.

That’s the kind of love Beninati and Locker have built over the years. Even MSE President Zach Leonsis put it best: “After 28 years in our broadcast booth, Joe’s voice has become synonymous with Capitals hockey, and he deserves to call these once-in-a-lifetime goals.” And honestly? He absolutely does.