Blue Jackets beat the Avalanche 7-2

The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 on Tuesday, November 3, at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

The Blue Jackets led 2-1 after the first period, the Blue Jackets led 6-2 after the second period, and the Blue Jackets led 7-2 after regulation.

With 0:28 left in the first period, Mathieu Olivier scored on a snap shot, assisted by Charlie Coyle. Columbus Blue Jackets led 1-0. With 11:21 left in the third period, Charlie Coyle scored on a wrist shot, assisted by Cole Sillinger and Damon Severson. Columbus Blue Jackets led 7-2.

Cale Makar led the Avalanche with 1 goal. Charlie Coyle led the Blue Jackets with 2 goals and 2 assists. Cam Talbot stopped 27 of 29 shots for the Blue Jackets.

Colorado Avalanche was favored by 1.5 goals. Avalanche did not cover. The total was 6.5, and the game went over.

The Blue Jackets are 6-7. In their last 4 games they beat the Colorado Avalanche 7-2 at home on November 3, lost to the Dallas Stars 1-3 in Dallas on October 31, lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 2-3 in Carolina on October 29, and beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in Philadelphia on October 27.

The Avalanche are 9-7. In their last 4 games they lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-7 in Columbus on November 3, beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in Chicago on November 2, beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 at home on October 31, and beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 at home on October 28.

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