Stu Barnes and Mike Modano each had a goal and an assist, and the Dallas Stars beat the Predators 4-2 on Saturday.
Nashville came in needing a victory to pass Detroit and move back atop the Central Division and West standings while tying Buffalo for the NHL lead. But Dallas handed the Predators their second consecutive loss and fourth in six games.
The Stars, in improving to 10-1-1 in their past 12 games, remained four points behind Anaheim in the Pacific Division and moved two points ahead of the Sharks into sole possession of second. The Predators lead fifth-place Dallas by only three points in the West.
Sizzling Stars stymie Predators