The Columbus Blue Jackets extended their franchise record for consecutive wins to 14 games Thursday night with a 5-3 result over the Winnipeg Jets.
Alexander Wennberg had his first multi-goal game and Nick Foligno racked up three points, leading the Blue Jackets to a victory that earned them a share of the third-longest win streak in NHL history, according to NHL.com.
They also moved back ahead of the Pittsburgh Penguins - who happen to own the NHL record with 17 consecutive wins back in 1992-93 - for the top spot in the overall standings.
The Blue Jackets will meet the Minnesota Wild, winners of 12 straight themselves, in a New Year's Eve clash between early season titans, and the first two teams in NHL history to be riding win streaks of at least 12 games at the same time.
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