Don’t blame Mikko Rantanen if it seems like his postgame press conference had a Colorado Avalanche slant to it. A great deal of the questions directed to the Dallas Stars’ postseason hero had to do with his former team.

Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer is the first player or coach in NHL history to be part of nine Game 7 victories.

DeBoer’s latest win was unforgettable. The Stars trailed 2-0 in the third period Saturday. They were minutes from elimination in the Western Conference First Round when forward Mikko Rantanen erupted for three goals and an assist, leading them to a 4-2 victory against his former team, the Colorado Avalanche.