Blue Jackets, following OT escape, eye smoother effort vs. Predators

After nearly experiencing an epic collapse, the Columbus Blue Jackets will try for their second win in as many days when they host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.

The Blue Jackets won seven in a row and 11 of 12 before losing 4-2 at Boston on Thursday and falling 4-3 in overtime against the visiting New York Islanders on Saturday.

Columbus led 4-0 through two periods against the host New York Rangers Monday before squandering the lead. Kirill Marchenko's overtime goal gave the Blue Jackets a 5-4 victory...