GLENDALE, Ariz., Dec. 12 (UPI) -- Shane Doan scored two first-period goals Saturday, lifting the Phoenix Coyotes to a 5-2 win over Dallas.
After Ray Whitney had given Phoenix a quick 1-0 lead 6 minutes into the game, Eric Belander intercepted a Dallas pass at center ice and found Doan streaking down the left side. The Phoenix captain then unleashed a wrist shot to make it 2-0.
Doan scored again with 13 seconds left in the frame on a power play for a three-goal advantage.
Keith Yandle added a goal and a pair of assists, Lauri Korpikoski also scored and Ilya Bryzgalov made 33 saves in the victory.
The Stars, who lost for the third time in four games, got goals from James Neal and Loui Eriksson.
Andrew Raycroft was pulled after allowing five goals on 30 shots for Dallas.
