Mikko Rantanen carried the Dallas Stars past his former team in the first round of the NHL playoffs, punctuated with a hat trick that was part of his historic four-point third period in Game 7. Now the Stars could soon be getting back two players who were part of their deep runs the past two postseasons before Rantanen was acquired

The Stars came back to beat the Avalanche in Game 7 and are now getting healthier heading into the second round.

Mikko Rantanen scored three goals in the third period, and the Dallas Stars utilized a furious rally to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 in Game 7 on Saturday night at American Airlines Center.