People have different reactions when their team loses important games.

For CSN Mid-Atlantic sports anchor Michael Jenkins, he decided to turn to alcohol live on air.

After the Washington Capitals lost their NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference semifinals series to the Pittsburgh Penquins in game 6, going down 4-3 in overtime, Jenkins poured himself a stiff drink and got on with the job.

CSN Sport anchor Michael Jenkins commiserated in unorthodox fashion.

The result was a hilarious performance on live television.

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"I've got a message for all you kids out there," Jenkins said at one point.

"I know everyone says, 'oh, you can do whatever you want if you put your mind to it'. It's all one big lie."

There's always next year for Jenkins and the Caps.