Mikael Granlund, Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets
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Another playoff hat trick for a Finnish forward the Dallas Stars acquired in a trade during the regular season.
The Stars flexed their muscles with another multi-goal victory in Tuesday’s Game 4, thanks in large part to a hat trick by midseason trade acquisition Mikael Granlund. That’s right: Stars GM Jim Nill hit on more than just Mikko Rantanen at the deadline.
Dallas saw its top defenseman return from a long absence and a depth trade acquisition lead the way in a commanding win on home ice
Though the Jets entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs as threat thanks to winning the President’s Trophy, their inconsistent play and liability between the pipes has cost them dearly, especially in the second round against the Stars.
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Mikko Rantanen’s NHL playoffs-record streak of consecutive goals involved in has ended at 13 for the Dallas Stars.