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Ivan Provorov and Zach Werenski also scored for Columbus, which has won only two of its last 10 games.

TOP PERFORMERS: Zachary Werenski has four goals and 32 assists for the Blue Jackets.

Boone Jenner opened the scoring 4:27 into the game for the Blue Jackets before Werenski and Nyquist made it a three-goal lead before first intermission.

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) is stopped by Edmonton Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen (19) during third period NHL action in Edmonton, Alta., on Saturday March 7, 2020.

Regardless of their hot starts, Thompson, Werenski and Gooch will be the picks of very few to hoist the tournament trophy come Sunday afternoon.

Werenski followed up his opening-round 63 with a 67 on Friday.

Werenski, who had been tied for the lead going into the final found, finished in a nine-way tie for third.

Zach Werenski signed for just $15 million over three years with Columbus.

The 2016 fourth overall pick has 44 points on the season, three back of Zach Werenski’s record for points by a rookie, set last season.