WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Bryan Little scored three goals to help the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 on Friday night.

Chris Thorburn had his first goal of the season, Andrew Ladd had a goal and an assist and Dustin Byfuglien also scored for the Jets. Little’s hat trick was the first for the franchise since Eric Boulton had three goals for the Atlanta Thrashers on Dec. 18, 2010.

Little scored twice 32 seconds apart early in the third period and also had an assist. Blake Wheeler assisted on all three of Little’s goals.

Jarome Iginla scored both goals for the Avalanche and Gabriel Landeskog had two assists.

Rookie Michael Hutchinson made 20 saves for Winnipeg, which improved to 4-0-1 in its last five games.