Blue Jackets' Sergei Bobrovsky: Critical match with Caps on tap
Bobrovsky will start in goal Thursday evening, facing the Capitals on the road, NHL.com reports.
Analysis:
The Blue Jackets have already clinched a playoff berth, but now Bobrovsky and Co. will be fighting for home-ice advantage in the playoffs; they can catapult their way into that coveted spot by clinching the Presidents' Trophy, which is awarded to the team with the most points in the regular season. Coincidentally, the Capitals lead the league with 102 points.