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 NHL trade deadline is Friday afternoon, and scuttlebutt around the league has centered on Rantanen and whether the Canes will re-sign him, trade him, or keep him and try to agree on a new contract.

Darren Dreger just said on TSN (10:08 am) that talks are underway again between the Dallas Stars and Mikko Rantanen’s agent. Pierre LeBrun: The Chicago Blackhawks are talking to Ryan Donato about a contract extension today.

Let's take a look at which NHL teams improved the most, which took the biggest chances and which fell flat on its face on deadline day.