To say that Washington Capitals fans were uniquely pessimistic after falling 2-0 to the Columbus Blue Jackets, is perhaps, to underestimate the frequency with which Capitals fans can fall into pessimism. Yet, here the Capitals are, having advanced to the second round and are the only team in the NHL to have advanced there each of the last 4 years.
As with all playoff series, there are lessons that can be learned amid the statistical noise of a 6 game sample size that may carry over to the next round.
How did the Capitals turn it around and beat Columbus?