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Rantanen's Single-Period Hat Trick, 12-Goal Streak Power Stars' 3-2 Game 1 Win Over Jets

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Updated May 8, 2025, 02:26 PM

Mikko Rantanen led the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 1 of their second-round NHL playoff series, scoring a natural hat trick in the second period. This marked his second consecutive playoff game with a single-period hat trick, having scored three goals in the third period of Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche. Rantanen scored all three goals in a span of 7 minutes and 55 seconds. Rantanen is the first player in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to record multiple three-goal periods in the same postseason, and only the third player ever to achieve hat tricks in back-to-back playoff games. He has contributed to each of Dallas' last 12 goals, breaking an NHL postseason record previously held by Mario Lemieux. Rantanen leads the playoffs with eight goals and seven assists for 15 points, and logged 19:08 of ice time in Game 1. The Stars' win was their first Game 1 victory since 2020, ending an eight-game skid in series openers. Dallas also recorded its fourth comeback win of the playoffs. Goaltender Jake Oettinger made 30 saves on 32 shots, including an 8-1 advantage in high-danger saves in the third period. The Stars' penalty kill went a perfect 4-for-4, contributing to their 88% penalty kill rate in the playoffs, while Rantanen completed his hat trick on Dallas' first power play opportunity, adding to their 32% power play rate. Rantanen was acquired by Dallas from the Carolina Hurricanes at the trade deadline and signed to an eight-year, $96 million extension with a $12 million annual salary. He was previously traded from the Colorado Avalanche to Carolina in January. The Avalanche's replacements for Rantanen—Martin Necas, Brock Nelson, Charlie Coyle, and Jack Drury—combined for 12 points over seven games, while Rantanen matched that total individually in the same series. The Avalanche's power play struggled, converting just 3-for-22 in the first round. Meanwhile, the Avalanche have retained head coach Jared Bednar with full confidence from management but have parted ways with assistant coach Ray Bennett, who was responsible for the team's power play. The search for a new assistant coach will begin as the team looks to address its postseason shortcomings.

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