Avalanche ground Jets in Game 4, take 3-1 series lead

The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from Round 2 after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in Sunday's Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead.

Valeri Nichushkin capped off a hat trick with an empty-netter to seal the victory.

Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Artturi Lehkonen each recorded multi-point efforts.

Alexandar Georgiev continued his stellar form since a disastrous Game 1, stopping 25 of 26 shots in the win. His counterpart, Vezina Trophy-favorite Connor Hellebuyck, was chased from the contest after allowing four goals on 30 shots through two periods.

Colorado lost 7-6 in Game 1 but have outscored Winnipeg 16-5 in three straight victories.

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