Category Archives: NHL hockey

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The Washington Capitals WON The Stanley Cup

Posted on June 10, 2018 by bittersportspills

After a 44-year drought, the Washington Capitals have won the Stanley Cup for the 2017-18 NHL season. A few things you need to know about the Capitals winning the Stanley Cup: There are two Capitals fan bases: the California Golden … Continue reading →

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The Washington Capitals …

Posted on May 7, 2018 by bittersportspills

… Defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 2-1 in overtime of Game 6, and will play in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1997-98. Goodbye, Pittsburgh! I think I found a team I like even less than the Denver … Continue reading →

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So Much to Write About

Posted on April 12, 2017 by bittersportspills

Since Super Bowl 51, there’s been so much to write about … – Super Bowl 51 – Stanley Cup playoffs start tonight – went RVing TWICE – planned another RVing trip to the Northwest – planning on an RV purchase … Continue reading →

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Lovie Must Go

Posted on October 26, 2015 by bittersportspills

When I first started watching hockey so many years ago, the Capitals were playing Philadelphia in a playoff series. Of course, those Flyers couldn’t skate, but they sure could goon it up. Down 0-2 in a best of five series, … Continue reading →

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Choking Dogs? This isn’t Easy.

Posted on May 14, 2015 by bittersportspills

Every time the Capitals get in the playoffs, they fall short. This time, after getting a 3-1 lead on the hated, ESPN-backed New York Rangers, they lost, 2-1 in overtime of game seven. ESPN’s media responded with the typical “choking … Continue reading →

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Ted Leonsis is happy

Posted on April 27, 2015 by bittersportspills

Washington DC, for what we believe is the first time ever, has NBA and NHL teams in the second round of their respective playoffs in the same year. In fact, the Wizards completed their first four-game sweep ever. Ted Leonsis, … Continue reading →

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Milan Lucic serves up bitter sports pills

Posted on May 15, 2014 by bittersportspills

Talk about bitter losers. Dale Weise of the Montreal Canadiens stated a couple of guys …. Well, one guy … On the losing Bruins team was disrespectful during the post series handshakes. Apparently, Milan Lucic didn’t think that much of … Continue reading →

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An Example of Blatant Homerism

Posted on March 21, 2014 by bittersportspills

Went to ESPN’s AFC West blog to see what they had written about Matt Schaub’s having been traded to the Raiders. Bill Williamson wrote some stuff I found hard to believe, in a column “Matt Schaub is not the next … Continue reading →

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Team Canada to Ice Gold Medal

Posted on February 23, 2014 by bittersportspills

Anything can happen in hockey, as we well know. Sweden still has a chance, down 0-2 in the second intermission. Unfortunately, it isn’t going to happen. Team Canada is going to win the gold in hockey. As well it should. … Continue reading →

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Miracle?

Posted on February 15, 2014 by bittersportspills

The United States defeated Russia, 3-2 (SO) to take the lead in the A group. Does it qualify as a miracle on ice like 1980? No, not as much was at stake and the political tension wasn’t as great, but … Continue reading →

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