The scoring streak by Rantanan included back-to-back games when he had four-point periods in the first round against Colorado, his former team. He was the first player to ever do that, in the playoffs or the regular season.

Dallas – Mikko Rantanen had a goal and two assists, including on the tiebreaking goal by Alexander Petrovic that was finally confirmed after a lengthy review as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 on Sunday to take 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series.

In less than three weeks time, the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs already have produced several major moments, and Wednesday evening just added to the list.  The night got underway with the Maple Leafs outlasting the Panthers,