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20-year rewind: Boston's dominance, Washington's curse

Heartbreak. It's defined as crushing grief, anguish or distress. Fans of Washington’s four major sports teams know it better than anyone. Consider:

  • The knee of the Washington Redskins' prized rookie quarterback is shredded in a playoff game; he’s never the same.

  • A team once known as the Bullets – the Washington Wizards -- becomes known for a gun incident.

  • Despite success in the regular season, the Washington Capitals fail to get past the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs since their lone trip to the Final in 1998.