It was an ugly 7-2 loss for Colorado from start to finish.

After another embarrassing loss exposed the Avalanche's troubling inconsistency, Jared Bednar made it clear that his patience is wearing thin 16 games into the season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mathieu Olivier scored 28 seconds into the game and Charlie Coyle had two goals and two assists as the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a two-game skid with a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.Coyle scored his first goal for the Blue Jackets with 7:57 remaining in the second period on a tip-in, assisted by Zach Werenski and Kent Johnson.

Charlie Coyle (CBJ) scores goal against (COL) to make it 7-2

The third line of Cole Sillinger-Charlie Coyle-Mathieu Olivier was dynamic last season.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have 3 days until opening night at Nationwide Arena. Jersey #3 is one of the more popular numbers to be worn.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced today some more roster cuts, plus additional moves that seemingly frees up cap space.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that they signed former New York Islander and New York Ranger defenseman Carson Soucy pro tryout contract.

What can the Blue Jackets expect from Coyle this season?