Mathieu Olivier Sparks Early Lead as Columbus Blue Jackets Cruise

Mathieu Olivier opened the scoring just 28 seconds into the game to ignite the Columbus Blue Jackets in their 7-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. Olivier's quick strike set the tone early as Columbus snapped a two-game losing streak against a Colorado team playing the second half of a back-to-back set. The early goal propelled the Blue Jackets offense to a seven-goal night, halting the Avalanche's three-game winning streak.