Stars 3, Blackhawks 1

DALLAS--Mike Modano scored the tiebreaking goal early in the second period on an assist from linemate Brett Hull as the Dallas Stars beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 last night.

Goaltender Ed Belfour needed to make only 13 saves to help the Stars to their second victory in as many games.

Jeff Hackett stopped 29 shots for Chicago (1-1), which got its only goal from Chad Kilger in the first period.