Another playoff hat trick for a Finnish forward the Dallas Stars acquired in a trade during the regular season. This time, it was a first for Mikael Granlund.

Veteran center Mikael Granlund chose the right time for his first career hat trick, recording three goals Tuesday night, as Dallas handled the Winnipeg Jets, 3-1, in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round,

The Dallas Stars have pushed the Winnipeg Jets to the brink. After splitting in Winnipeg, the Stars took control on home ice, winning back-to-back games, including a 3-1 victory in Game 4 Tuesday night at American Airlines Center.