The Capitals came into Columbus looking to close out the Blue Jackets in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals and make a liar of John Tortorella. And that’s exactly what they did, riding a two goal game from Alex Ovechkin and stellar goaltending from Braden Holtby to a 6 to 3 series clinching victory.
Here’s Monday night's Plus/Minus:
Plus: Dmitry Orlov scored the game’s first goal on Washington’s sixth shot of the first period. Orlov was huge for the Capitals in the first period (1G, 2S, 7:29TOI).
Minus: Stares daggers at Jean Hebert and Dan O’Rourke.