Blues go on late scoring spurt to top the Kings. Tarasenko nets a hat trick

by | Dec 17, 2014 | Sports Features

St. Louis Blues Vladimir Tarasenko of Russia brings the puck up ice in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on December 16, 2014. St. Louis won the game 5-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

St. Louis Blues Vladimir Tarasenko of Russia brings the puck up ice in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on December 16, 2014. St. Louis won the game 5-2. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

Jaden Schwartz, Victor Tarasenko and Alexander Steen scored in a span of 2:30 in the third period to overcome a one-goal deficit to beat the defending Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Tarasenko had his second four-point game for the Blues,including his second career hat trick.

Jake Allen made 21 saves in a winning effort to help the Blues win their fifth straight game.  The Blues are 11-1-1 in their past 13 home games and defeated the Kings (15-11-6) for the third time in the past 12 regular-season games (3-7-2).