The Dallas Stars advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs, beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7.

Rantanen is the first player in NHL history to score a hat trick in the third period of a Game 7, and the first to record multiple four-point periods in a single postseason after also achieving the feat with a goal and three assists in the second period of Game 6.

The Dallas Stars won a wild, frantic Game 7 thanks to a crazy comeback and a 4-goal third period. The Stars eliminated the rival Avalanche and move on to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Check out our wrap-up of the Stars-Avs series below.