Game Day Open Thread: Flyers @ Caps
by J.P. on Jan 6, 2009 5:00 PM EST
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Is it 7 yet??
Is it too soon to start drinking for this game?? It feels a little like alcoholism considering I’m by myself and in Indiana where I don’t think they know hockey exists…
Haha they’re still around… But down in Bloomington, its all basketball, all the time. Sometimes we acknowledge that IU has a football team, but hockey is still pretty far off the radar.
Fair enough, you are in deep deep Hoosier-ville, you have my sympathies! (not that Dayton is much of a hockey town either, but at least we’ve managed to keep an ECHL (‘the league with the meaningless acronym!’) team alive.
Too bad the Caps ECHL team is South Carolina, it would be nice to occasionally see a Caps prospect play here.
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
Where do you get that info, Ames?
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I Hate the Flyers
Also: Don’t forget to make your SPG picks. :)
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Speaking of...
Can you set up a Flyers SPG? I’d love to play it.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
Wonder if Stormy is watching tonight...
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Only if there’s a TV on her ceiling. :)
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 6:32 PM EST up reply actions
I have nothing to say about that picture, but my friend here does:
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Over/under on Brash/Cote, Round 1… 7 minutes. Get your bets in.
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I think that penalty might have been a product of Sbisa being somewhat unfamiliar with playing forward.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
or Sbisa being somewhat unfamiliar with playing Mike Green.
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Wow, Biron didn’t see that at all. And it was right in front of him…
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Flyers just need to weather the storm – Caps can’t keep it up all night.
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Depending on what medication they took… :)
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Awesome work by Alzner on the boards against Hartnell.
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You gotta turn the puck over when you see that delayed 5-on-3.
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Agreed. They wasted some valuable seconds.
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Well, Schultz had an easy clear there…
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Hopefully he isn’t released on a stoppage in play.
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Yeah that shoulda been a third Cap in the box for that hook on Richie.
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Yes. But this is the NHL after all.
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Great kill.
I can’t believe the differences b/t the Flyers PP at home and on the road.
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Its going to have to be a pretty deflating penalty on the Caps for the Flyers to score on the PP tonight.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Richrads line vs. Ovie's line
It doesn’t get better than this.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Nice of Bruce to man-up and not try to hide Ovie
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Nice breakout
led by Braydon Coburn.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Btw, it’s going to be so nice once Nick learns how to win draws. Probably would net him an extra 5-10 points per year.
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I could only imagine
how good he could be if he could win draws cleanly in the offensive zone.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
E
Hartnell? Upshall?
Who would he fight?
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Dang, Gagne almost snuck that one through.
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What a great year Gagne is having. Always one hit away, though…
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You don't need to tell Flyers fans that...
Two words: Eric Lindros.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
Dammit Schultz
Bad turnover
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Luca Sbisa is a nice kid, but his playing forward after he was about 8th on the depth charts for DEFENSE shows how banged up these Flyers are.
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You;ll find no sympathy here, friend
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Anyone want to guess when Eric Fehr’s last goal was?
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Close. Dec. 4. Ten games ago.
That is not cutting it, and will land him in the press box when Flash is ready.
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Yes. I am looking forward to the return of Flash.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Agreed, but Fehr is doing nothing in either zone right now
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This is the sixth straight road sellout for the Flyers.
Wonder if that’s a record?
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Huh. I think Fehr’s stinkin’ aloud, but that’s b/c he’s supposed to be a finisher and he ain’t finishin’. Maybe he’ll get one and get rollin’.
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That first period was no contest
Every Cap is backchecking furiously, everybodys giving an A effort.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Its official, I'm on the Bruins watch
Scoreless tie with Minnesota in the first intermission.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Does anyone else think the Bruins are headed for a nosedive much like the one Ottawa had last season?
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
They're going to have to cool at some point
I just don’t know if Montreal can take advantage of it with all the injuries.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
I’m with ya. :) My thoughts are – as great as they’ve been playing, I feel like they’re over-achieving and the goal tending duo of Fernandez/Thomas doesn’t really strike my heart with fear.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
Yeah, they have alot of good forwards
but nobody that strikes fear in your heart like a Kovalev or Ovechkin can.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
It’s true, and I still subscribe to the old adage that teams never go deep in the playoffs without goaltending.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
So you like the Bruins chances then?
It hasn’t gotten much better than Tim Thomas this season.
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-Jack Handey
He was great last year then crapped out a bit.
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What are you talking about?
Those numbers are awesome.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
February and March he had a GAA around 3 and a SV% around .900.
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Keeping Alzner
Anyone think it could be Flash traded? Of all the (tradable) Caps, he seems to be the one with the most value. Nylander too pricey, Clark too unproductive. Caps need defense more than Flash´s modest production.
I think the most likely scenario is Alzner returning to Hershey right now. I hate it, but I think it’s where we’re heading. Path of least resistance and all.
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I agree. Sure whets the appetite, seeing what King Karl can do. I don’t really see Flash going anywhere.
I have as many wins in a Capitals uniform as Michael Belhumeur does.
You need Flashes (cheap and serviceable) when you have Alexes.
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And there’s no way in hell I’m typing this 12 months ago.
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As far as trading Flash, I don’t think you can, not with him showing that he’s probably a 20-goal scorer and he’s signed through next year on the cheap. And with Kozzie UFA at year’s end, you can’t trade him, imo.
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Dunno, I think Karl´s D might be more valuable to this team. Caps were suspect on D before he joined, but scoring goals hasnt been an issue with Flash out.
But it’s not either/or on Flash and Alzner – Alzner’s cap hit is nearly a million bucks more.
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Modest production? 12 goals in 31 games = 31 goals per 82 games. That’s great production for the ~750k they’re paying him.
Maybe modest in that it isn’t totally proven to be sustainable.
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Bengt behind the bench is – excuse my language – fuckin’ sweet.
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Hopefully Alex Semin is less cute this period.
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That curl and drag move simply isn’t working tonight.
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Maybe it’s not working because of the… nevermind… it’s not an issue.
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Kozlov
stop stickhandling in the middle of the ice.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
damn, it’s a good thing I’m not watching this live… I’d be starting on an ulcer.
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
You have to give Fehr credit for a good forecheck and shift there, JP
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Sure, but… plenty of guys can forecheck. If we wanted a forechecker, Chris Bourque could skate there. Fehr needs to finish.
Epic Fehl.
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Agreed, but I still think Fehr can turn it around. He’s shown potential in the NHL but he just can’t seem to get it done on a regular basis. I would be surprised if he breaks out next year and his 08-09 and 09-10 and similar to Fleischmann’s 07-08 and 08-09. You don’t score 109 goals in your last 142 WHL games with hands and a shot.
Agreed. No rush – everything else is working. I’d just like to see more frequent (pardon the pun) flashes.
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The Daniel Cabrera of the Capitals
maybe not that bad.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Wow, HORRIBLE by Marty Biron there. He shoulda been scored on like four times there.
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CSN has some seriously low-budget advertisers.
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Dammit. Great play by Vaanananananen.
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Biron has played about as bad a one-goal game is possible.
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*as possible.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
Sounds a lot like the last time we played Philly.
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Not a very original thought, Marky. :)
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Sounds like the first period last time these teams played
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Definitely.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
Nice. Huge PP – score here, go in 2-0. Then again, given Philly’s PK, it might be 1-1.
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Richards almost had a break there for a SHG.
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Hard to argue with the overall results, isn’t it?
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Flyers have done a really nice job of hanging in here. Just one play down low is all it’s gonna take.
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Sigh… you know, I’m going to say something obvious here, but we should be ahead by more than one goal.
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Jeff Schultz either has a cut lip or herpes. I’m hopin’ the former.
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Somehow Engblom was just slurping Crosby’s leadership on Versus intermission report.
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Time
OV is at over 16 minutes, more than anyone else on the team including Green (who usually leads time on ice). I don’t know why, but he seems to have double shifted a few times.
It’s to get him away from Timonen and Coburn.
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Sure, and OV has the stamina to pull it off for a while, but at some point that time hurts his play.
by boz on Jan 6, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
Or leads to an injury.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
He’s played more minutes in the past than he has this year. He’ll be fine.
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He can rest tomorrow. And the next day. And against the Jackets if he needs it. We need him tonight.
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Wild are leading the B’s 1-0 after two.
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Caps organization and Nylander.
You and I are cool.
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That one goal from a Flyers defensemen there is more than the Caps let in all playoff series long.
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I think the Philly goal took as much starch out of this thread as it did the Caps
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My guess is Bruce could strangle Nyls right now.
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Update from C’bus: Nash leaves game with injury.
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Why’s AO leaving his feet on that hit?
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And make cap room for Alzner. Brilliant!
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Don’t know too much about Collins, but I’ve been impressed the couple times I’ve seen him.
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Benchy benchy for Nyls? One short shift since that PP.
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Overtime for the Flyers in DC? Deja Vu, anyone? ;)
Nice point for the Flyers, especially with the Devils losing.
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Thankfully Lupul’s not playing
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It’s only deja vu if a phantom tripping call is made on Poti. :)
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That call was money and you know it :)
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. The only question is how much money the Flyers had to pay for that call.
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I hate shootouts. I always hate shooutouts.
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Seriously, I hate this crap.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, 47% goal percentage for Kozlov in SOs.
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Never knew Biron could be such a diva. Props.
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Verizon Center ice. Ain’t it somethin.
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Well, what the heck. We’ll take the extra point.
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Yeah. Was hoping for some cathartic ass kicking, but I guess not.
by HeartbreakRidge on Jan 6, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, Salmon – didn’t you predict a 2-1 Caps SO win?
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Don’t know if I said 2-1, but I definitely said shootout win for the Caps.
And judging by Carter’s smile and Leonsis’ joy, I got the reactions right, too.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 6, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Matches the lucky low shot by Nylander during the game.
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SPG
capsfan01111 wins the night w/ 7 points
Not counting WNH: 3 pts each for ames, capsfan01111, capshockeyfan, ChrisFoulk, me, jakeyjds, and RonLow
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
Oh, sure… show up to give up SPG scores…
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Click on the link in xiix’s signature line.
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Dude
Kid’s only 7 weeks old. Also: wife hormones. Cut a brother some slack, eh?
Pick SPG for your chance to win probably nothing.
I wish.
I’ve been a pretty staunch supporter and loved the move when we reacquired him, but 92 just can’t or won’t with BB. He can’t keep up with OV so you can’t play him up there, and spread out some of our Center goodness (read Nicky) with another line. No, what we have here is suck, not slump. Tonight was painful to watch.
And as much as I dislike him, I really respect Mike Richards’ game. Different blend of strengths than Nicky, but just good if not better. That sould be a great one on one rivalry to watch for years.
What the hell was Semin’s problem tonight?
I hope it’s just rust. That’s two games in a row with multiple prime opportunities that he has either tried to pass or curl and drag his way around sliding defenders…with open shots each time.
I hate when our top players try to do Nyander impressions. Pisses me off.
Just got home...
Wanted to point out that it was downright warm in the Phone Booth tonight…just in case anyone was wondering (although it was probably pretty obvious that ice conditions were not great).
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| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
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Florida
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53 | 25 | 17 | 11 | 61 |
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Washington
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54 | 28 | 21 | 5 | 61 |
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Winnipeg
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56 | 26 | 24 | 6 | 58 |
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Tampa Bay
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53 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 52 |
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Carolina
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56 | 20 | 25 | 11 | 51 |
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