In a thrilling Game 7, the Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 4-2, thanks to a stunning hat trick from Mikko Rantanen. The Avalanche suffered a devastating collapse, raising questions about their future after yet another early exit from the playoffs. Rantanen, who scored all three goals in the crucial third period, has been hailed for his performance, which led to the Stars advancing to the second round of the NHL playoffs. The aftermath saw Avalanche players, including Nathan MacKinnon, left in shock as their season came to an unexpected end. Calls for changes within the Avalanche organization are growing louder following this playoff failure, highlighting the urgency for improvement.