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Jets flex offensive muscle - dump Avs 6-1

The Winnipeg Jets flexed their muscles – both figuratively and literally – as they overpowered the Colorado Avalanche to the tune of 6-1 Friday night at Bell MTS Place.

It all started with Blake Wheeler, who got things going early by breaking a 15-game scoring drought midway through the first period. It wasn't exactly a thing of beauty – a behind-the-net bank shot off goalie Jonathan Bernier -- but we're guessing it looked pretty good to the captain, who added a power play goal later in the game along with an assist.

Wheeler hadn't lit the lamp since Jan.