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Mikko Rantanen scores overtime hat trick as Dallas Stars beat Boston Bruins
Mikko Rantanen recorded an overtime hat trick to lead the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Rantanen scored all three of Dallas's goals, including the game-winner on a power play at 3:52 of overtime. The win snapped a five-game winning streak for the Bruins.
For Boston, Matthew Poitras and James Hagens provided the scoring. Despite the loss, the Bruins maintain a strong 7-2-1 record. Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made 18 saves to secure the win, improving the Stars' record to 5-3-1.
Rantanen’s performance marks his 11th career three-goal game and moves him closer to Olli Jokinen on the all-time Finnish goal-scoring list. The Stars will next host the Winnipeg Jets, while the Bruins head home to face the Nashville Predators.
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Boston Bruins · Dallas Stars · Jake Oettinger · Jeremy Swayman · Mikko Rantanen · St. Louis Blues · Winnipeg Jets