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Associated Press - November 19, 2009 11:25 PM ET
DALLAS (AP) - Rick Nash scored on a power play and Kristian Huselius added a short-handed goal in the final seconds of the fight-filled opening period, sending the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.
Huselius and Raffi Torres added goals during a 5-minute power play in the second period, Steve Mason made 24 saves, and the Blue Jackets went on to win their third straight and improve to 6-1-1 in their last eight games.
Fedor Tyutin had two assists for Columbus, off to the best start in club history.
The Blue Jackets had a rare victory over Dallas goalie Marty Turco, 14-2-2 against Columbus.
Mike Modano scored his 546th career goal on a one-timer at 15:35 of the second period as the Stars avoided the shutout.
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