The Pittsburgh Penguins took a huge step towards locking down home ice advantage for the opening round of the playoffs with a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets in Pittsburgh.
The last three games haven't given the Blue Jackets or their fans the results they wanted. Is it a blip or a cause for major worry heading into the playoffs?
Good news for the Jackets: Zach Werenski doesn't appear to be seriously injured, while Oliver Bjorkstrand is nearing a return. But another forward is out for a longer span.
The Blue Jackets and Capitals met at Nationwide Arena in Columbus Sunday night for a huge Metropolitan Division showdown. It didn't start well for Columbus, but then it switched.