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The Noon Number

By Rob Parker
April 5, 2012; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals players celebrate after their game against the Florida Panthers at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 4-2 and clinched a playoff birth. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE
April 5, 2012; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals players celebrate after their game against the Florida Panthers at Verizon Center. The Capitals won 4-2 and clinched a playoff birth. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE

6 - Number of teams that have made the playoffs in each of the last five seasons (Washington, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and San Jose).