Mikael Granlund scored three goals, leading the Dallas Stars to a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4, giving the Stars a commanding 3-1 series lead. This hat trick marked Granlund’s first of his career and made him one of only four players since NHL records began tracking such data to record multiple hat tricks within a single calendar month, joining legends like Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Brett Hull, and Alexander Mogilny.
Game Highlights
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Granlund’s Goals:
- First Goal: Scored at 8:36 on the power play, Granlund skated past three Jets defensemen and fired a snap shot past goalie Connor Hellebuyck from the top of the slot.
- Second and Third Goals: Assisted by Roope Hintz, who played a crucial role in Granlund’s success.
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Roope Hintz’s Performance:
- Assisted both of Granlund’s second-period goals.
- Scored an empty-netter late in the game, marking his fifth multi-point performance this postseason.
- Has accumulated six points (four goals) in four games against Winnipeg.
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Mikko Rantanen’s Contribution:
- Assisted Granlund’s opening goal at even strength.
- Leads all active players with seven assists in the playoffs.
Defensive Highlights
- Connor Hellebuyck’s Saves:
- Made several key saves throughout the game, including stopping Miro Heiskanen from point-blank range and robbing Nils Lundkvist from close range.
- Remains winless on the road in this year’s postseason.
Upcoming Games
- The Stars will host Game 5 on Thursday night at American Airlines Center, aiming to take control of the series.
- If necessary, Games 6 and 7 will be held next week.
Additional Notes
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Miro Heiskanen returned to action after missing most of the season due to injury and contributed an assist on Granlund’s third goal.
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The Jets are looking to bounce back in Game 5 at Bell MTS Place, aiming for their fourth straight playoff series comeback under head coach Rick Bowness.
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Bowness has previously led teams to come back from deficits in the playoffs, including a notable comeback as interim head coach in Dallas last spring.
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Kyle Connor’s Performance: Despite playing nearly eight minutes more than any other player, Connor had no shots or hits during the game.
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