21.   Stars center Mike Modano and agent Howard Gourawitz are mulling an offer from the Stars and expect to make a decision next week, Gourawitz said.

22.   Stars center Jamie Langenbrunner missed the game to be with his wife, who had a baby earlier Thursday.

23.   Stars center Mike Modano missed the game with a back injury.

24.   Stars center Jamie Langenbrunner was with his wife, who had a baby earlier Thursday.