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The Caps Just Clinched a Playoff Spot And There’s Still 16% of the Season Left to Play

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Hi. Earlier today, the NHL tweeted out what would need to happen for the Capitals to clinch a playoff spot. Well, with the Capitals’ taking the Carolina Hurricanes to overtime, I’m happy to announce playoff hockey is returning to Washington DC.

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According to @IneffectiveMath, the Caps also have a 99.7% chance of winning the President’s Trophy as the NHL’s best team. That would mean the Caps get a home-ice advantage all through the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Oh boy.

Only 13 more games and 29 more days.

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