The Dallas Stars forward helped set Jason Robertson up an opening goal in Central Division showdown with the Avalanche, setting a new career milestone in the process. According to the Stars, Rantanen’s tertiary assist on the scoring play meant he reached 400 assists in his NHL career.

MacKinnon’s family, Makar, Devon Toews, Andrew Cogliano and Gabe Landeskog all took part in the ceremony. Rantanen did not … but he was on the ice. He was standing near the Stars bench and tapped his stick on a couple of times for his former linemate-turned-foe.

Cale Makar scored 34 seconds into overtime and Colorado recovered after squandering a late two-goal lead to win 4-3 over the Dallas Stars in the return of former Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen.