COLUMBUS -- Valeri Nichushkin scored his first two goals of the season, and the Colorado Avalanche extended their season-opening point streak to five games with a 4-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Thursday.

Brock Nelson also scored his first of the season, Cale Makar had a goal and an assist, and Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for the Avalanche (4-0-1).

“I liked our game,” Colorado coach Jared Bednar said. “Best part definitely was the second period. Disciplined. It was hardworking. We played with a good conscience on the defensive side of things.”

Ivan Provorov scored, and Elvis Merzlikins made 32 saves for the Blue Jackets (1-3-0).

“That’s a good team, but we probably gave them way too much respect and didn’t get to our game and play the way w

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