While the Kings were closing in on the Playoff race, the Ducks were just fighting to stay relevant. Even though these were two bottom ranked teams, there is always some sort of pride on the line. The game ended in a blow out, with a hat trick by the Anaheim Ducks’ Corey Perry. This high scoring game ended 7-4. Here are a few photos from the day. Anaheim Ducks left wing Niklas Hagman (12) and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Marc Methot (3) collide.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Derek Dorsett (15), Anaheim Ducks center Saku Koivu (11) and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Toni Lydman (32) fight for the puck in front of goal

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Rick Nash (not pictured) scores a goal on Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller (1).

Columbus Blue Jackets center Samuel Pahlsson (26) and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Grant Clitsome (14) watch as Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Derek Dorsett (15) and Anaheim Ducks left wing Matt Beleskey (39) fight.

Anaheim Ducks right wing Teemu Selanne (8) passes the puck in front of three Columbus Blue Jackets defenders.

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Curtis Sanford (30) looks for the puck after a shot.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Rick Nash (61) and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Luca Sbisa (5) fight for possession of the puck.

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing R.J. Umberger (18) trips while attempting to get possession of the puck from Anaheim Ducks defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky (17).

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Vaclav Prospal (not pictured) scores a goal on Anaheim Ducks goalie Iiro Tarkki.

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing R.J. Umberger (18) and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Sheldon Brookbank (21) fight for the puck in front of goal.

Anaheim Ducks ice girl celebrates after a hat trick by Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10).

The Anaheim Ducks celebrate after a hat trick by Anaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10).

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