Modano, Stars end Ducks' win streak

By: Associated Press | Wednesday, November 21, 2007 11:20 PM PST ∞

Mike Modano notched his 513th career goal on a power play to extend his record for U.S.-born NHL players, and Niklas Hagman scored 41 seconds later on the same advantage as the Dallas Stars ended Anaheim's four-game winning streak with a 2-1 victory over the visiting Ducks on Wednesday night.

The Stars honored Modano in pregame ceremonies for surpassing Phil Housley's points record of 1,232 for U.S.-born players. The tying goal against the Ducks stretched Modano's career points total to 1,239.

Modano set the mark on Nov. 7 at San Jose.

Scoring chances were at a premium in the matchup of tight-checking teams, and Dallas trailed 1-0 before receiving a two-man advantage for 45 seconds of the third period with Anaheim's Mathieu Schneider and Travis Moen in the penalty box for delay of game.

Modano tied it at 1 with a one-timer from the right circle at 7:35 for his sixth goal of the season. Sergei Zubov set up Modano, earning his 600th NHL assist.

The Stars' remaining advantage carried over, and Hagman gave Dallas a 2-1 edge with a rebound goal at 8:16 of the third period.

Mike Smith made 17 saves in his third straight start for the Stars, 3-0-1 since last week's front-office shake-up by owner Tom Hicks.

Smith, the backup for Marty Turco, has allowed only two goals in those three starts so coach Dave Tippett decided to stay with the hot goalie.

Smith had to make a series of tough stops in the final 40 seconds after Dallas' Stephane Robidas went to the penalty box for hooking. Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle pulled goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere to give his team a 6-on-4 skating edge, but Smith hung on to preserve the victory.

Giguere stopped 22 shots, and Corey Perry scored his fourth goal in six games for the Ducks.

The defending Stanley Cup champion Ducks had recovered from a 4-7-2 start with their four-game winning streak, but they've lost all three meetings with the Stars this season.

Perry struck on the power play for his 12th goal to give Anaheim a 1-0 first-period lead.

Stars defenseman Trevor Daley went to the penalty box for hooking at 6:47, and Perry scored from close range seven seconds later.

Coyotes 4, Kings 1

At Glendale, Ariz.: Ilya Bryzgalov, acquired off waivers from Anaheim Ducks last Saturday, stopped 28 shots and beat Los Angeles for the second time in two starts with Phoenix.

Thrashers 5, Capitals 1

At Washington: Ilya Kovalchuk scored twice to raise his NHL-best total to 19 goals and added two assists, leading Atlanta over the Capitals, who have the NHL's fewest points and are off to their slowest start in 26 years.

Canadiens 4, Islanders 1

At Uniondale, N.Y.: Steve Begin scored twice and Long Islander Christopher Higgins added a goal and assist to lead Montreal over the New York Islanders.

Flyers 6, Hurricanes 3

At Raleigh, N.C.: Daniel Briere scored three goals in the third period to lead Philadelphia past Carolina.

Panthers 5, Blue Jackets 2

At Columbus, Ohio: Rostislav Olesz had two goals and an assist as Florida earned its third win in four following a four-game skid.

Red Wings 3, Blues 0

At Detroit: Chris Osgood made 12 saves for his 44th career shutout, and Dan Cleary had a goal and an assist to give Detroit a win over St. Louis.

Sabres 4, Senators 2

At Buffalo, N.Y.: Derek Roy and Drew Stafford had a goal and assist each, and Buffalo scored three times in the first period en route to a victory against NHL-leading Ottawa.

Rangers 2, Lightning 1

At Tampa, Fla.: Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves to lead the New York Rangers past Tampa Bay.

Devils 2, Penguins 1

At Pittsburgh: Zach Parise scored two power-play goals to support New Jersey goalie Martin Brodeur's 501st career victory.

Canucks 4, Wild 2

At St. Paul, Minn.: Markus Naslund scored three goals as Vancouver beat Minnesota. Ryan Kesler also scored for the Canucks, 6-0-2 in their last eight games.

Notes

BRUINS: Boston assigned D Matt Hunwick to Providence of the American Hockey League.

SHARKS: D Matt Carle agreed to a four-year, $13.75 million contract extension with San Jose.

DEVILS: D Colin White played for the first time this season, taking regular shifts in Pittsburgh nine weeks after a deflected shot during practice damaged his right eye.