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Blue Jackets get 14th straight victory by beating Jets 5-3

Columbus Blue Jackets' Brandon Saad (20) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Michael Hutchinson as Dustin Byfuglien (33) and Mathieu Perreault (85) defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP) Columbus Blue Jackets' Brandon Saad (20) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Michael Hutchinson as Dustin Byfuglien (33) and Mathieu Perreault (85) defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

By Associated Press December 29, 2016 1 min read

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) – Alexander Wennberg had two goals and Brandon Saad also scored, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-3 on Thursday night to extend their franchise-record winning streak to 14 games.

Columbus has tied for the fourth longest winning streak ever in the NHL and is closing in on the record 17 set by Pittsburgh in 1992-93. The Jackets next play at Minnesota on Saturday night, and the Wild have won 12 straight, setting up the first meeting between clubs with such long streaks.

Nick Foligno and Lukas Sedlak also scored for Columbus, and Foligno and Zach Werenski each had a pair of assists.

Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves for his 23rd win of the season.

Shawn Matthias, Bryan Little and Mathieu Perreault scored for Winnipeg, and Michael Hutchinson turned aside 30 shots.