Yesterday I ran around town to do some errands. I am glad I am back home now safe and sound.

I started my day at a local bank ATM machine. I needed some cash for the weekend and then the trip to Montreal on Monday. As I was withdrawing cash a couple stood behind me. They were in their late 60′s, I believe. As I got the cash, I turned and the lovely older woman said to me, “Hi Ted. NBC Baby – NBC.”

I said, ”NBC?”

She said, “Nothing But Cup baby. Nothing but the Cup. What happened to you guys last night?” I smiled. We made some small talk and I left.

Next up was my local Blockbuster. As I entered a friend grabbed my arm and said, “Don’t choke – don’t blow it.” I said, “Thanks. With friends like you, who needs enemies?”

I then picked up a few films and at checkout the woman standing in front of me said, “What is up with your team man? That was some poor performance. I thought you guys looked tired and scared last night.” I said thank you and took my films and left.

I then went to get a pedicure. My wife said my toe nails had become lethal weapons. I entered the store and a young girl at the receptionist stand said, “Let’s go Caps! Montreal? You can’t beat Montreal. What is up with that?” I sheepishly was led to a station and sat with a newspaper covering my face reading. When I finished I went to pay and another nice lady came up to me and said, “Don’t worry – things will get better for you next week, I hope.” I said, “Thank you, I think.” and snuck away.

I then went to my local Safeway – oy vey - where a young man approached me and asked for an autograph and told me to fire our Coach. I said, “Thanks for the input.”

Then a couple approached me and told me they were season ticket holders and warned me about allowing fans about drinking too much beer at our games. They also said we need more grit in the line up. I said, “‘Thank you for caring so much and for the heads up.”

I then went to produce aisle and the lady in the aisle said to me, “I am surprised to see you out in public today.” I smiled at her. And she was trying to be nice.

I then went to the local pharmacy. My allergies are killing me. I was approached by a man who owns a local pizza parlor. He said, “Your players love my food but for some reason they don’t come here anymore. And I need to warn you - Alex Ovechkin drives too fast at Kettler.” I said I would talk to Alex and “thank you.”

As I checked out at the register, the cashier said to me, “You need a new power play man. You guys stink.” I laughed.

I said, “Yes - you are right. Thank you.”

I tried to be polite as possible.

I then drove home. I am now reading my email. Yikes. You should see some of the things being said to me now.

So we are up 3 to 2 in this series. We finished with the best record in the league this regular season. We lost last night 2 to 1.

I will be staying in for the rest of the weekend. Thank you very much.