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Blues Jackets Jason Chimera (25) is checked by the Kings Rob Scuderi (7)

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Blues Jackets Jason Chimera (25) hits checked by the Kings Rob Scuderi (7)

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My Image made the SI.com Leading Off section (Best Photos of the Week).

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Blue Jackets Rick Nash (61), Kings Goaltender Jonathan Quick (32) and Jack Johnson (3)

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Blue Jackets Mike Blunden (12) and Kings Davis Drewiske (44)

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Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) (He needs to open his eyes to stop the puck!)

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Anze Kopitar (11) and Drew Doughty (8) celebrate a goal