Posted on Wed, May. 14, 2008

DALLAS | Detroit’s goal with a guy barely in the crease, if at all, didn’t count. Dallas’ goal with a guy clearly in the crease did count.

Apparently, that’s what it takes to slow the mighty Red Wings.

Loui Ericksson’s goal about 12 minutes after Detroit’s was waved off. Then third-period goals from Mike Modano and Brenden Morrow sent the Stars past the Red Wings 3-1 on Wednesday night, preventing the Western Conference finals from ending in a sweep.

Detroit lost for the first time since April 16, ending a nine-game winning streak that was the franchise’s longest in a single postseason. Goalie Chris Osgood ended a 9-0 run, giving up one goal fewer than he had in the previous three games combined.

Early in the third period, the Red Wings went on a power play but failed to capitalize.

Seconds after Detroit’s advantage ended, the Stars went on a power play and Modano cashed in quickly, setting up in the slot and whizzing a one-timer by Osgood.

Morrow then added another with 5:26 left, drawing huge roars from a crowd featuring many Red Wings fans.