The Dallas Stars moved on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs following a dramatic 4-3 series win over the Colorado Avalanche. After surviving a seven-game battle capped by a comeback 4-2 win at home,

The Dallas Stars survived a seven-game series vs. the Colorado Avalanche with two of their best players sidelined. They may not have to do the same in Round 2.

DALLAS (AP) — 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.