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Mikko Rantanen scores overtime hat trick as Stars edge Bruins 3-2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:10 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Mikko Rantanen scores overtime hat trick as Stars edge Bruins 3-2

Summary

Mikko Rantanen secured an overtime hat trick to lead the Dallas Stars past the Boston Bruins 3-2 on Tuesday night in Dallas. Rantanen's goals came at critical moments, including the equalizer late in the third period and the winning shot on a power play at 3:52 of overtime. The victory ended Boston's five-game winning streak. Rantanen’s performance marked his 11th career three-goal game and his first since joining the Stars during the 2024-25 season. The Stars improved to 5-3-1, while the Bruins concluded their Western Conference trip with a 3-0-1 record. Both teams are scheduled to play again on Thursday.

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By the Numbers

•Rantanen ties the game in third period and wins in overtime.
•Stars improve to 5-3-1 after third straight victory.
•Bruins completed a Western Conference trip with a 3-0-1 record.
•Dallas kills all four Bruins power plays during the game.
•Next, Stars host Winnipeg and Bruins host Nashville on Thursday.

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3:10 AMYahoo Sports — Mikko Rantanen's overtime hat trick gives the Stars a 3-2 win over the Bruins

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DALLAS (AP) — Mikko Rantanen scored in overtime to complete a hat trick, and the Dallas Stars beat Boston 3-2 on Tuesday night to snap the Bruins' five-game winning streak.It was the 11th career three-goal game for Rantanen and his first in the regular season since joining the Stars in a trade during the 2024-25 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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