Dallas sends defending champs home early

Stephane Robidas registered a goal and an assist, as the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 4-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of their quarterfinal series at the American Airlines Center.

Mike Modano posted a goal and an assist, while Jere Lehtinen collected two assists for the fifth-seeded Stars, who advanced to the second round for the first time since 2003. Marty Turco stopped 17-of-18 shots to pick up the victory.

"Just to win the series is an amazing feeling," Robidas said. "We've struggled in the playoffs the last few years and the veterans on this team have been through a lot. We wanted this and it feels great to get it done."

Corey Perry scored the lone goal for the fourth-seeded Ducks, who failed in their bid to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. Jean-Sebastien Giguere allowed three goals on 25 shots in defeat.

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Confidence works wonders but Im not sure that is going to be enough for them to take it. I think a couple more things need to be well rounded first.