Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen circles the ice after scoring a hat trick goal in the third period in Game 7 of a Stanley Cup opening round playoff game against the Colorado Avalanche at the American Airlines Center in Dallas,

Mikko Rantanen has been the literal definition of an impact player for the Dallas Stars. He had a goal and three assists in the second period of Game 6 of the team’s first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche.

The Dallas Stars have defeated the Colorado Avalanche, 4-2, to win Game 7 and advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Down two goals in the third period, the Stars staged an incredible rally to pull out the win.