Kings 4, Blue Jackets 2

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Justin Williams had three assists as the Kings defeated the Blue Jackets, 4-2, Tuesday at Nationwide Arena.

Anze Kopitar, Jeff Carter and Slava Voynov all scored in the second period for Los Angeles, which ended a two-game slide.

Mike Richards added a goal in the third period while Jonathan Quick stopped 18 shots in the cage.

Derek MacKenzie and Derick Brassard each lit the lamp for Columbus (3-6-1), which has dropped three out of four.

Steve Mason turned away 27 shots for the Blue Jackets, who were outshot, 31-20.

Columbus hosts Calgary Thursday.