Whitney, Seguin score power-play goals to lead Stars to 2-1 victory over the Jets

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Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba (8) skates with the puck against Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 24, 2014, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

DALLAS – Ray Whitney and Tyler Seguin scored power-play goals and the Dallas Stars held off the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Monday night.

The victory allowed Dallas to move within a point of the Phoenix Coyotes for the Western Conference’s final playoff spot.

The Stars have 79 points. Phoenix received a point for an overtime loss against the Rangers to reach 80.

Winnipeg continued to fade out of the post-season race. The Jets are 2-6-3 in their past 11 games. One of the victories was a 7-2 rout of visiting Dallas eight days earlier.

Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen made 32 saves.

Jamie Benn had two assists for Dallas, which was 2 for 4 on the power play.

Bryan Little scored for the Jets with 2:44 remaining.

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