That 0-2 hole feels like so long ago.
The Washington Capitals have surged back after losing the first two games of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets, taking three straight games and moving into position to clinch the series.
A Game 6 win Monday would mean the Capitals have won a playoff series for the fourth straight season. It also would ensure the Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins would face off in the semifinals for the third year running, because the Penguins won their series against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday.