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Cal Petersen helps Kings extend win streak to 6 games - L.A. Focus News

The Kings' Olli Maatta controls the puck while under pressure from the Blues' Ryan O'Reilly, right, and David Perron during the first period of Wednesday's gamer in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane) FILE - St. Louis Blues' Ivan Barbashev (49) handles the puck against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL […]

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