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Stars Down Ducks, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Modano, Richards score in third period to spark victory

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Apr 13, 2008 9:11 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Mike Modano and Brad Richards scored 55 seconds apart in the third period to lift the Dallas Stars to a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks last night and give them a 2-0 series lead over the defending Stanley Cup champions. Modano scored on a slap shot during a power play at 5:47. Shortly afterward, Richards wristed a shot from the right circle between Jean-Sebastien Giguere's pads.

Mike Ribeiro had a goal and two assists for the Stars, who regained control after the Ducks rallied from a 2-0 deficit to tie it in the second period. Loui Eriksson capped the scoring with 5:24 left to play after assisting on Richards' goal. The best-of-seven series shifts to Dallas for games Tuesday and Thursday. Dallas' Marty Turco made 20 saves, and Giguere had 25.

Anaheim Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere looks up at the scoreboard after giving up a goal to Dallas Stars' Brad Richards in the third period last night. The Stars won 5-2.
Anaheim Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere looks up at the scoreboard after giving up a goal to Dallas Stars' Brad Richards in the third period last night. The Stars won 5-2.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Dallas Stars center Brad Richards celebrates his goal as Anaheim Ducks fans react in the third period during Game 2 of a first round hockey playoff series in in Anaheim, Calif., last night.
Dallas Stars center Brad Richards celebrates his goal as Anaheim Ducks fans react in the third period during Game 2 of a first round hockey playoff series in in Anaheim, Calif., last night.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson celebrates his goal as Anaheim Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere looks away in the third period last night. Dallas Stars won 5-2.
Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson celebrates his goal as Anaheim Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere looks away in the third period last night. Dallas Stars won 5-2.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Dallas Stars center Mike Modano, right, celebrates his goal with Stephane Robidas against the Anaheim Ducks in the third period last night.
Dallas Stars center Mike Modano, right, celebrates his goal with Stephane Robidas against the Anaheim Ducks in the third period last night.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Anaheim Ducks left wing Travis Moen, left, scores past Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco in the second period during Game 2 of an first round hockey playoff series in in Anaheim, Calif., last night.
Anaheim Ducks left wing Travis Moen, left, scores past Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco in the second period during Game 2 of an first round hockey playoff series in in Anaheim, Calif., last night.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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