It’s been a few years since the Dallas Stars were known as a team led by a select few. The Stars have taken a by-committee approach, often leaving their players out of the races for individual accolades either in the regular season or the playoffs.

Mikko Rantanen is on a legendary run in his first Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Dallas Stars. In just eight games, he’s tallied eight goals, seven assists, and 15 points. Even more impressive, he’s recorded back-to-back hat tricks in his last two outings.

Mikko Rantanen was thrilled when he was traded to the Stars because it would give him multiple opportunities against the Avalanche