The Stanley Cup Playoffs saw some riveting action throughout the first round. Two of the Western Conference series went the full seven games. The Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets ultimately moved onto the next round despite both looking dead in the water late in Game 7.

Dallas Stars right winger Mikko Rantanen took revenge against the team he used to see a future with for the long term.

Rantanen had a hat trick and an assist in Game 7 against his former team, propelling the Stars to the second round.