#13 : Johnny Gaudreau brings luck to the NHL’s top scorers

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Crédit: MONTREAL, CANADA - OCTOBER 9: Cole Caufield #13 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period of the NHL regular season game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre on October 9, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Vitor Munhoz/NHLI via Getty Images)

Before the start of the NHL season, the death of the Gaudreau brothers was a tragedy that left its mark on the hockey world. We’re talking about two deaths that should never have happened and that, unfortunately, served as yet another reminder of the dangers of drinking and driving.

That said, the tragedy united the hockey community, who paid tribute to both men. In Montreal, Cole Caufield changed his number to #13 in tribute to Johnny Gaudreau.

It was a fitting tribute to his childhood idol.

And clearly, in 2024-25, Gaudreau’s #13 is a lucky charm. This morning, when we look at the league’s top scorers this season, we see that the three players at the top are all wearing #13.

We’re talking about Nico Hischier, Cole Caufield and Sam Reinhart.

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We know that #13 is often associated with bad luck, but that’s clearly not the case so far in the NHL. All three guys are scoring goals at a breakneck pace, and they’re all off to exceptional starts to the season.

It’s not a huge sample, but they’ve all played a dozen games.

We also note that #13 seems to be bringing luck to Alexis Lafrenière, who has 10 points in 10 games so far this season. He seems to have reached a new level this season, scoring another goal last night.

And again, even though it’s very early, we note that if the season ended today, the Blue Jackets would be in the playoffs. As of today, they would get the eighth and final spot to enter the spring dance.

Whether or not Gaudreau’s #13 really brings luck to the players who wear it, and whether it really helps the Blue Jackets get off to a great start, is up to you, but either way, it’s a great way to look at it.

Overtime

– Great reading.

– He’s so impressive.

– Peter DeBoer and Paul Maurice are good friends.

– Beautiful moment.

– Too bad.

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