Ducks' Ryan records hat trick vs. Blues

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Bobby Ryan had three goals and an assist, All-Star selection Jonas Hiller made 30 saves, and the surging Anaheim Ducks beat the St. Louis Blues 7-4 Wednesday night for their sixth win in seven games.

Ryan scored twice in the first period and completed his third career hat trick 30 seconds into the third.

All-Star selection David Backes scored two second-period goals for the Blues, who are winless in five straight games.

-- Associated Press