LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Kings, led by Ladislav Nagy's hat trick and two assists, ripped the Chicago Blackhawks 9-2 Tuesday.
The Kings also got two goals and three assists from Alexander Frolov. Jason LaBarbera backstopped the win by making 31 saves.
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Los Angeles has won three straight after an eight-game losing streak.
Martin Lapointe and Patrick Sharp notched the Blackhawks' goals. Chicago has lost two straight after a four-game winning streak.
Starting goalie Nikolai Khabibulin was yanked after giving up four goals on nine shots. Patrick Lalime made 12 saves in relief.
Los Angeles beat the Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime at Chicago Sunday.
