The Noon Number

by J.P. on Jan 20, 2012 12:00 PM EST in The Noon Number

8 - Number of wins for the Caps in their last nine games (with the one loss coming in a shootout) against tonight's opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes, including wins in all three match-ups so far this season. The Caps have won four-straight in Raleigh (where they'll be tonight), and haven't lost in regulation there since November of 2009.

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Yeah, but how many have they won with the magic jerseys?

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by ThePeerless on Jan 20, 2012 12:08 PM EST reply actions

Speaking of jerseys, the hockey stick holding the hurricane flag on that Carolina alternate jersey is soooooo much better than the swirling toilet water.

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by bagace on Jan 20, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions

As both their game this past November (and this November ‘08 game) were performances I really liked, I’m fully expecting* another 5-1 win.

*Only expecting to have Founders Imperial Stout during said game.

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by Bald Pollack on Jan 20, 2012 12:15 PM EST reply actions

I didn’t like the last jinxy Noon Number, and I don’t like this one either. But GO CAPS!!

by OvechkinGR8 on Jan 20, 2012 12:17 PM EST reply actions

They’re not jinxes, they’re facts.

Fact: Caps have won 8 of 9.

Jinx: Caps own the ’Canes and will probably never lose to them again, ever.

There’s a difference.

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by J.P. on Jan 20, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions

Hehe, I kid :) But for superstitious fans like myself, stating such facts sends us into “Oh noes” mode :)

by OvechkinGR8 on Jan 20, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions

I hear you.

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by J.P. on Jan 20, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

If Alzner can resist tapping his stick 88 times (or some such superstition) before the start if the game, I can resist all jinx worries. (But I admit it’s hard to do).

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by capsyoungguns on Jan 20, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions

I disagree there. The other day you mentioned the 420 minute stat and they promptly lost 3-0. You may as well have congratulated a starting on his potential no-hitter as he approached the mound to start the ninth. :-)

It isn’t even anger-inducing. It does not seem to be worth that kind of emotional investment. It might not even be disappointing any more. It is expected.

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by macvechkin on Jan 20, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions

In fairness to me, did they or did they not extend that streak before it was snapped?

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by J.P. on Jan 20, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions

Point taken. Perhaps only negative noon numbers from now on? Reverse jinx?

It isn’t even anger-inducing. It does not seem to be worth that kind of emotional investment. It might not even be disappointing any more. It is expected.

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by macvechkin on Jan 20, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions

Fact: Vokoun currently has a shutout for tonight’s game.

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by Gould Old Days on Jan 20, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

So does Neuvirth

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by ThePeerless on Jan 20, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions

Yes but he still might give up a goal in that shutout.

It isn’t even anger-inducing. It does not seem to be worth that kind of emotional investment. It might not even be disappointing any more. It is expected.

-Peerless 5.6.2011

by macvechkin on Jan 20, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions