Mikko Rantanen made history by scoring a natural hat trick in the Dallas Stars’ 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals, marking his second consecutive game with a hat trick. This achievement makes him the first player in Stanley Cup playoff history with multiple three-goal periods in the same postseason and the fourth in NHL history to do so. Rantanen also set a postseason record with a goal or assist on 12 straight scoring plays, surpassing Mario Lemieux’s 1992 record, solidifying his impact as he leads the playoffs in goals and points.
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The San Jose Sharks traded forward Daniil Gushchin to the Colorado Avalanche for Oskar Olausson, with Gushchin being a restricted free agent and Olausson having one year left on his entry-level contract. Both players have struggled in the NHL, but Gushchin's AHL scoring prowess could benefit the Colorado Eagles, while Olausson aims to regain his form after underwhelming performance in the AHL. Want More Context? 🔎
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