Caps knot series 2-2 with rout of Jackets

Evgeny Kuznetsov had a goal and two assists, and Braden Holtby stopped 23 shots as Washington beat host Columbus, 4-1, on Thursday night to even their firstround playoff series at two games apiece.

Tom Wilson and Alexander Ovechkin each had a goal and an assist, and T.J. Oshie also scored for the workmanlike Capitals, who won this time in regulation after the first three games of the best-of-7 series were decided in overtime. Game 5 is Saturday afternoon in Washington.

l Brad Marchand scored the go-ahead goal in the second period and Tuukka Rask made 31 saves as Boston defeated Toronto, 3-1, to take a 3-1 lead. Torey Krug and Jake DeBrusk also had goals for the Bruins, who can win the Eastern Conference quarterfinal when they host Game 5 on Saturday at Boston’s TD Garden. two RBI as Chicago took a 6-1 lead after two innings.

l The Reds’ worst start since the Great Depression prompted a quick hook for manager Bryan Price. Cincinnati fired its fifth-year skipper because of a 3-15 start, the first managerial change in the major leagues this season. Bench coach Jim Riggleman will manage the team on an interim basis, the fourth time in his career he’s been promoted during a season. Riggleman is expected to be a candidate for the full-time job. GM Dick Williams said the club will pick its next manager later in the season.