Stars Rout Ducks 6-2 In Return From Break

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Jamie Benn had a goal and two assists in his return from a five-game absence, Michael Ryder

also had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars slowed the Anaheim Ducks' roll with a 6-2 victory Wednesday night in their first game back from the All-Star break.

Eric Nystrom, Vernon Fiddler and defensemen Stephane Robidas and Sheldon Souray also scored for the Stars, who beat Anaheim in back-to-back meetings eight days apart.

Those two wins are Dallas' only victories since Jan. 12 and the Ducks' only games without earning a point since Jan. 4. The Stars have won four of five against their Pacific Division rivals this season.

Kari Lehtonen made 33 saves for the Stars.

Matt Beleskey and Luca Sbisa scored, and Hiller stopped 20 shots as Anaheim lost for just the third time in 12 games.

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