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The Greatest Play by Play Call for An Empty Net Goal That You'll Ever Hear

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At long last, the Caps Martin Erat scored a goal this season. 51 games, 12 demtions to the 4th line, and 9 trade demands later, Erat finally potted one. And it might go down as the most celebrated empty netter of all time.

 

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Ovechkin grabbing the puck as if it was Erat’s first goal of his career is such a boss move.

 

But the best part was the Caps always enthusiastic radio play by play man, John Walton, who had a call for the ages:

Click here to listen. You won’t be disappointed.

He really put this moment over the top. Jim Ross-esque.

 

 
PS: Martin Erat looks weirdly similar to a certain Boston-based blogger.

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