Blue Jackets in pursuit of quick turnaround vs. Rangers

For the first time since replacing Dean Evason with Rick Bowness behind the bench, the Columbus Blue Jackets are on a losing streak.

After surging into the playoff race under their new coach, the Blue Jackets attempt to avoid a third straight loss Monday night when they visit the New York Rangers.

The Blue Jackets were last in the Eastern Conference with 45 points and seven points out of the final wild-card spot when they fired Evason on Jan. 12. Columbus is 10-2-1 since that point under Bowness...