The night got underway with the Maple Leafs outlasting the Panthers, 4-3, behind two-point performances from Max Pacioretty, Max Domi and Morgan Rielly. Pacioretty continued his spectacular level of play with a goal and an assist to pace the Maple Leafs, who take 2-0 series lead to South Florida.

Mikko Rantanen is showing exactly why Dallas was willing to pay such a hefty price to put him the roster. One of the players the Stars traded for Rantanen is also making a positive impact for his new team.

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen has taken over the Stanley Cup Playoffs—and the NHL is struggling to describe what he’s doing. After recording a Game 7 hat trick to eliminate his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, the Stars winger followed it up with another three-goal period Wednesday in a 3-2 Game 1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.