Rantanen recorded a single-period hat trick for his second consecutive game, leading the Stars to a 3-2 victory Wednesday in Game 1 of the second round against the Winnipeg Jets. His performance allowed the Stars to claim a Game 1 for the first time since 2020.

The Toronto Maple Leafs took down the Florida Panthers 4-3 to take a 2-0 series lead. The Dallas Stars escaped with a 3-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets later on the road. Here's a look at the schedule ahead.

The Dallas Stars face the Winnipeg Jets in Game 1 of the second-round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.