Khristich replaces Blake for NHL all-star game

 NEW YORK (CP) -- Left-winger Dimitri Khristich of the Los Angeles Kings will take the place of injured teammate Rob Blake at the all-star game Saturday, the NHL announced Tuesday.
 Blake has missed seven games since breaking a hand Dec. 26. Khristich, 27, will be playing in his first all-star game. The Ukrainian led the Kings in scoring last season with 64 points and is the team's scoring leader again this season.