Dallas placed Heiskanen on LTIR ahead of the trade deadline, which left the door open for another potential deal, though nothing ever came to fruition.

Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill got a jump on the trade market back on February 1st when he acquired Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci from the San Jose Sharks.

Rantanen registered his first point with Dallas -- an assist -- on the power play at 5:48 of the first period to give the Stars a 1-0 lead. He sent a pass from the right face-off circle to Jason Robertson in front, who tipped it on net and Wyatt Johnston scored on the rebound.

The Dallas Stars are playing some of the best hockey that they have played all season. They boast a record of 17-6-1 with 35 points since New Years, and they show no signs of slowing down as the season draws ever nearer to a conclusion.

Two of the league's best square off in a matchup that could repeat in June. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.

Mikko Rantanen is officially a member of the Dallas Stars, and will remain in Texas for the foreseeable future.

After weeks of uncertainly about his future NHL home, Rantanen was traded to Dallas by the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday, and then signed an eight-year, $96 million contract.

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton will be held out of the club’s Friday night game against the Winnipeg Jets due to a lower-body injury, according