Gotta See It: Homer Simpson laments Nordiques

Homer spooks Lisa with stories of the NHL moving south. (Fox)

Who says The Simpsons have lost a step?

In a brilliant throwaway line from Sunday’s episode, “Covercraft,” Homer gives Lisa this spooky NHL history lesson about the demise of the Quebec Nordiques:

Not-so-fun fact: Now in its 26th season, The Simpsons — America’s longest-running sitcom — has lasted three seasons longer than the Nordiques (1972-1995).

The Simpsons made an #Avs reference last night…

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