Rantanen’s OT Hat Trick Lifts Stars Past Bruins 3-2

Overtime Thriller

Mikko Rantanen completed his hat trick with a backhand finish in overtime, securing a 3-2 victory for the Dallas Stars over the visiting Boston Bruins. The game, played Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at American Airlines Center before an attendance of 18,532, featured a tightly contested battle that required extra time to separate the teams.

First Period Dominance

Boston struck first, taking a 1-0 lead in the opening period. Matthew Poitras recorded his fourth goal of the season on a snap shot. The play was assisted by Frederic Brunet, who earned his second point, and Tanner Jeannot, who secured his first assist of the campaign.

Second Period Shift

The Stars answered back early in the second period to tie the game at 1-1. Mikko Rantanen scored his third goal of the season with a snap shot, assisted by Jason Robertson, who tallied his fifth assist. Dallas took the lead later in the period when James Hagens tipped in a shot for his third goal.

Casey Mittelstadt and Nikita Zadorov provided the assists on that play, giving the Stars a 2-1 advantage heading into the second intermission.

Regulation Tie

Dallas held its lead through much of the third period until Boston equalized to force overtime. Mikko Rantanen scored his fourth goal of the game with another snap shot, assisted by Roope Hintz and Thomas Harley. The score stood at 2-2 after regulation, setting the stage for a decisive extra-frame moment.

Series Standings

Rantanen sealed the win in overtime, finishing with three goals and three points for the night. Jason Robertson contributed two assists. For Boston, Matthew Poitras scored one goal and one point, while Nikita Zadorov recorded one assist. The Stars improved their record to 5-3-1, accumulating 11 points. The Bruins fell to 7-2-1 with 15 points.

Final Notes

The victory marks a significant moment for Dallas as they continue their season. Boston remains a strong contender despite the loss. Both teams will look to build on this performance in their upcoming matchups.

Sources

ESPN