73 – Number of rolling seven-game stretches this season in which the Caps have won at least four games, out of 76 total… and as you may recall, the ability to win four games out of seven on a regular basis becomes somewhat important this time of year.
Here’s how it breaks down:
# of Wins | # of 7-Game Stretches | # of 7-Game Stretches (w/out SO) | # of 7-Game Stretches (w/out SO & OT) |
7 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
6 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
5 | 31 | 23 | 17 |
4 | 23 | 20 | 11 |
3 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |