The Dallas Stars scored four first-period goals and clinched a playoff spot with a 6-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night at the United Cener.
Vernon Fiddler scored twice and Colton Sceviour had a goal and an assist for Dallas. Kari Lehtonen stopped 30 of 32 shots for the Stars' (44-21-9) fourth win in the five-game season series against Chicago.
The Blackhawks (42-25-7) gave up a 4-0 lead to the Stars in the first at home for the second straight game. The Stars scored the first four goals in a 4-2 win Feb.