The second round is finally here with the Penguins and Capitals locking horns yet again. As usual, previews are everywhere (like our excellent one here) and here are a few more crucial keys to the series
Power Play vs. Discipline
Washington got a first-round high 25 power play opportunities handed to them, mostly by undisciplined play by Columbus. (Pittsburgh wasn’t that far behind with 23). The Capitals parlayed that into eight 5v4 goals and one 5v3 goal, essentially breaking the series open and pushing them into this round of play.