Mathieu Olivier scored short-handed in a three-goal first period and the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Bruins 5-1.

BOSTON – The Bruins’ three-game homestand continues on Monday night as Boston aims to snap its two-game skid with a matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets at TD Garden. Jeremy Swayman will get the start in goal, per coach Jim Montgomery.

Compare that to Monday’s visitors to TD Garden, Columbus. The Blue Jackets sit largely midpack in most major team stats, outside of allowing even more goals than the Bruins have — 3.59 per game, the NHL’s fourth worst.