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Tkachuk Scores 500th Goal

St. Louis bests Columbus, 4-1

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 6, 2008 9:22 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Keith Tkachuk became the 41st player in NHL history to score 500 goals, and added an assist to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Sunday in the season finale for both teams. Tkachuk, a 16-year veteran, scored his 27th of the season, a short-handed goal into an empty net, with 1:34 remaining.

David Perron had a power-play goal and an assist, and Brad Boyes and David Backes had the other scores for the Blues. Hannu Toivonen made 35 saves for his first win since Dec. 7 for St. Louis, which finished last in the Central Division and 27th in the league with 79 points. The Blues missed the postseason for the third consecutive season.

Columbus Blue Jackets' Jan Hejda, right, of the Czech Republic, and St. Louis Blues' D.J. King fight for a loose puck during their game tonight.
Columbus Blue Jackets' Jan Hejda, right, of the Czech Republic, and St. Louis Blues' D.J. King fight for a loose puck during their game tonight.   (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
St. Louis Blues' David Backes, left, Andy McDonald, center, and David Perron celebrate Backes' goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. St. Louis won the game 4-1.
St. Louis Blues' David Backes, left, Andy McDonald, center, and David Perron celebrate Backes' goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. St. Louis won the game 4-1.   (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Columbus Blue Jackets' Gilbert Brule, right, and St. Louis Blues' Ryan Johnson fight for a loose puck during the second period of their hockey game tonight.
Columbus Blue Jackets' Gilbert Brule, right, and St. Louis Blues' Ryan Johnson fight for a loose puck during the second period of their hockey game tonight.   (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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NHL • hockey • Columbus Blue Jackets • St. Louis Blues • Keith Tkachuk • Brad Boyes • David Backes • Hannu Toivonen • David Perron

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