Best of Alex Ovechkin on WJFK/WTEM: Broadcasters react to 895

The Sports Junkies

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🗓️ 9 April 2025

⏱️ 118 minutes

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Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in Long Island, becoming the all-time NHL goal leader! Listen as all of those who broadcast it – Joe Beninati, Craig Laughlin, John Walton, Smokin’ Al Koken, and Alan May – came on our airwaves to discuss the milestone, as did Monumental insider Tarik El-Bashir and our good buddy Barstool Nate, who also was at UBS Arena to witness history!

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0:00.0	I'm John Paul Flame, joined by Jason Bishop.
0:02.6	Johnny Cake Sawville and Eric Bickle.
0:05.7	At least three of us are wearing some caps gear today.
0:09.3	You didn't get the memo, Jason.
0:10.9	I didn't.
0:12.1	I mean, the only caps gear I really have are jerseys.
0:15.2	Right.
0:15.6	But I thought about wearing my OVie jersey.
0:17.8	It's Masters week.
0:19.0	It is Masters week.
0:20.3	I got a lot to get into.
0:21.9	I get pumped.
0:22.6	But today we're celebrating Ovi.
0:25.4	We'll sprinkle a little national championship, final four talk.
0:29.7	Today is Ovi's Day.
0:31.0	I mean, Ovi's earned this day.
0:32.8	Yes.
0:33.3	Let's be honest.
0:33.9	Join us right now to give us a little more insight. Jumping on the rude guest hotline is our pal Tariq L. Bashir from Monumental Sports.
0:43.5	Hey, Tark.
0:44.6	Good morning, fellas.
0:45.9	What up?
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