Caps roll over Blue Jackets, look to nemesis Pittsburgh

[ASFN Admin]

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After dropping the first two playoff games at home in overtime, the Washington Capitals picked up momentum that only got stronger as they took down the Columbus Blue Jackets in four straight. Now they’ll strive to keep the intensity high as they advance to a second-round rematch with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Capitals, who manhandled the Blue Jackets 6-3 on Monday to cap the opening round series, are looking to avenge second-round playoff losses to Pittsburgh in each of the past two seasons. “I can’t wait to take a step forward,” said Washington star forward Alex Ovechkin, who had two goals on Monday, including his 50th playoff tally. “They know how to play, they know the

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