Matthew Tkachuk's hat trick propels streaking Panthers past Blues
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Red-hot Matthew Tkachuk scored a hat trick and earned an assist as the visiting Florida Panthers defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-1 Tuesday for their eighth straight victory.
Tkachuk, who grew up in St. Louis, has six goals and nine assists during his six-game point streak.
Kevin Stenlund and Sam Reinhart also scored for the Panthers and Anthony Stolarz made 29 saves in his firs