H1: Caps Are Eliminated, EB’s New Routine, DC Zoo Slander

The Sports Junkies open with a lively discussion on the Washington Capitals' playoff elimination, analyzing the NHL's shootout point system and debating whether a rule change—like awarding 1.5 points for shootout wins—would create a more accurate reflection of team performance. The hosts express disappointment over Alex Ovechkin potentially playing his final game in a Capitals sweater, though they agree his decision hinges on personal and family considerations rather than the team's playoff fate. They also critique the Capitals' poor shootout record (2-6) compared to the Flyers' 10-4, highlighting it as a season-long weakness. The episode shifts to lighter topics, including a humorous segment on Cakes’ failed attempt to enjoy the National Zoo with his family, which he calls a 'miserable experience' due to long lines, sleeping animals, and poor layout. He vows never to return, joking that the zoo should be run by 'tyrants' with animals in glass boxes performing for crowds. The hosts also reflect on personal routines, with Cakes sharing his new ice facial ritual for morning wake-up, and discuss viral internet personalities, the appeal of over-the-top food influencers, and the decline of once-popular internet trends like the Costco guys. Later segments preview upcoming guests, including ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski on Ovechkin’s legacy and Wizards GM Will Dawkins, while teasing a live show in Dewey Beach, Delaware.