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Umberger Returns, Blue Jackets Look For Franchises First Playoff Win

04/19/2014 at 3:01pm EDT

The latest from Rick Gethin at Fox Sports Ohio regarding the Columbus Blue Jackets:

Ahead of Game 2, RJ Umberger is making his return to the lineup after being out with injury. Although he has been to the playoffs before, this is a big game for him. He's a Pittsburgh native that calls Columbus home now.

Columbus head coach Todd Richards was asked what he expects from Umberger in Game 2. "I'm expecting him to come out, play fast and play big. He's one guy, what he's done well consistently all year for our team is he's gone to the net and played hard at the net."

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