Stars now 2 points back in West playoff race

Cody Eakin, Jamie Benn and Ray Whitney scored goals early in the third period to break open a tie game and help the Dallas Stars cruise to a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.
Apr 19, 2013, 01:20 am - Associated Press
NHL NET123T
Canucks0101
Stars0145
1st Period
No Goals Scored
2nd PeriodVANDAL
6:38Derek Roy (6) (Even Strength Goal)
Assists: Ryan Kesler (8), Jannik Hansen (16)
10
12:09Vernon Fiddler (4) (Even Strength Goal)
Assists: Eric Nystrom (4), Cody Eakin (15)
11
3rd PeriodVANDAL
1:36Cody Eakin (7) (Even Strength Goal)
Assists: Reilly Smith (5), Philip Larsen (3)
12
4:09Jamie Benn (11) (Even Strength Goal)
Unassisted
13
7:03Ray Whitney (11) (Even Strength Goal)
Assists: Jamie Benn (20), Brenden Dillon (5)
14
18:18Erik Cole (9) (Power Play Powerplay Goal)
Assists: Stephane Robidas (12), Loui Eriksson (17)
15