April 21, 2016
The Flyers won last night, which means the Capitals didn’t.
Sports apparel retailer Fanatics apparently didn’t get the memo, though. Before Wednesday’s game had even ended, they sent out an email before the game ended, “Caps Sweep! One Step Closer To The Cup.” Here it is:
#ThatAwkwardMoment when @Fanatics sends out an email that the Caps swept the Flyers, but didn't. pic.twitter.com/LjfMgKLM0D
— Mike Smith (@therealsmitty23) April 21, 2016
As we have established, the Caps didn’t sweep. The President’s Trophy winners have an excellent chance of closing out the Flyers in five on Friday night back at home, but they definitely didn’t sweep. It is fact. This email would have been more accurate:
And some Caps fans were understandably unhappy:
Seriously @Fanatics This was in my email 40 mins before game ended #Caps #CapitalsTalk #Jinxed pic.twitter.com/K6XwHffcYd
— David Browne (@LaichItIs) April 21, 2016
(h/t DC Sports Bog)
Maybe the person who sent the email is a Philly fan who believes in the power of the reverse jinx. If those same people get a “Caps in 5!” email on Friday night when the Flyers are clinging to third period lead, we’ll know for sure.
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