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Dallas Drake scored a power play goal and an empty netter as the Blues got past the Kings 4-1 in St. Louis. Drake also added an assist. Erik Nicklaus and Keith Tkachuk accounted for the Blues two other tallies. Last night marked Tkachuk’s 800th game in the NHL. In net, Chris Osgood was strong stopping 27 of 28 shots-on-goal. St. Louis now has an 8-2 record at home. The victory puts St. Louis back atop the Central Division standings with 30 points. The two teams will go at it on Thursday night in St. Louis. The Blues fell to the Red Wings 2-1 in Detroit Saturday night.