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Stars Down Ducks, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Posted Apr 13, 08 9:11 AM CDT in Sports 

(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.

Source Associated Press

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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.   (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.   (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.   (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.   (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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